For updated Community Meeting information, please see below
WELCOME
The Loch Raven Improvement Association is a dynamic community that is well-positioned for the future. As we continue our mission to keep our neighborhood safe, clean and strong, the LRIA Executive Board and membership body are fully committed to providing residents and future generations an outstanding quality of life.
The LRIA encourages membership that is actively involved in the community by joining at least one of the committees that exist to serve and improve our lifestyle. Active participation by members of our neighborhood will continue a long tradition of community service and socially responsible practices.
As we progress through the New Year, it is hopeful that even more residents become engaged in community participation by paying your annual dues, attending meetings, participating on committees, and maintaining a viable neighborhood by addressing substandard housing conditions, unlawful behavior, and other unacceptable quality-of-life issues.
THE STRENGTH AND STABILILTY OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD DEPENDS ON YOU!!!
Get involved and enjoy what is the Loch Raven Improvement Association.
lria'S 2021 MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT DRIVE
Join or Renew Your Membership Today!
Getting involved in your community is a great way to show support for the many ways your neighbors work to ensure that you have a neighborhood that is safe, clean, and strong.
The many advantages of getting involved with the Loch Raven Improvement Association, Inc. are:
- Make change! Discuss issues that bring improvement to the community
- Help preserve property values by addressing substandard housing conditions
- Meet new neighbors of diverse interests and skillsets
- Help plan community events and social activities
- Add community service or volunteer credit to your resume
- Gain leadership skills
LRIA VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING INFORMATION
We have missed engaging with everyone in our traditional ways and have been working to adjust our communications efforts during this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING!!!
Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
7pm
ALL RESIDENTS ARE INVITED!
Please send US your email address, and we'll send YOU the link to the meeting.
It's that simple!!!
ATTENTION URBAN GARDENERS!!!
The LRIA Community Garden Committee has been diligently working to finalize plans for bringing our urban garden project to fruition. With an established partnership with the Immanuel Lutheran Church, an opportunity to turn an unused plot of land into productive ground space, and a mission to bring together community members and volunteers who appreciate the benefits, rewards, and satisfaction of producing beautiful and healthy yields from gardening, this venture offers a tremendous growing experience for our Loch Raven community.
Interested in joining our gardening team?
Contact the LRIA Community Garden Committee today via our "Contact Us" page.
Interested in making a donation?
Your support helps provide the necessary goods and services to sustain our garden project. We appreciate any donation, payable through PayPal payment method.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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Community-Wide Housing Inspections
The Loch Raven Improvement Association, Inc. is fully committed to maintaining robust property values and an overall positive appearance in our neighborhood. As such, the LRIA implements periodic, community-wide housing inspections to ensure that housing standards are consistent with Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Code Enforcement Division guidelines.
Our latest inspection, which was conducted on June 5th, 2021, resulted in 180 violations ranging from high grass and weeds to derelict vehicles to dilapidated housing structures. These findings have been forwarded to Code Enforcement for appropriate action.
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Rear Address Property Markers
Please be advised that if the rear of your property borders an alley (as defined in Baltimore City Zoning Code § 1-302(1) {"Alley"} ), an address marker must be affixed or otherwise placed at the rear of the property so that the number is plainly visible and legible in daytime from a point located 4 feet above the grade of the alley.
The LRIA is requesting all residents in the Loch Raven neighborhood to comply with this mandate in order to assist emergency responders and utility service providers during critical situations.
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Illegal Signs
'Tis the season for illegal signs to begin popping up in and around the community, many of which are advertisements for a company claiming to buy houses. This, and other solicitations for personal or business services, are very common nuisances that visually destroy the beauty and integrity of a neighborhood.
Please know that it is illegal to place any type of sign, advertising or political, on the city's right of way and that penalties can be as high as $500 per sign to any company or person caught placing them around the city.
If you see an illegal sign in our Loch Raven neighborhood, you are asked to report it to 311.
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Dirt Bike Nuisances
ASSISTANCE NEEDED!!! Dirt bike nuisances will NOT be tolerated in the Loch Raven neighborhood. If you have information on operators, addresses or locations where dirt bikes are being stored, etc., please call 911, or text a tip, picture, or leave a voicemail to 443-902-4474.
You may remain anonymous!
Dirt Bikes are defined as any motorcycle or similar vehicle designed for use on rough surfaces such as dirt roads or trails that are not registered under the Maryland Vehicle Law. Examples of dirt bikes include minibikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) either of the three or four wheel variety. No person may drive or ride any dirt bike or other unregistered motorcycle or similar vehicle on any public or private property that is located within the city of Baltimore. In addition, no person may possess any dirt bike or any unregistered motorcycle within the city of Baltimore. No service station or any other person may sell or dispense motor fuel for delivery into any dirt bike or unregistered vehicle. Any person who violates this ordinance within the city of Baltimore is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 for each offense or imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
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Retrieval of Trash Cans from Public Right-of-way
While there have been several contentious conversations relating to this topic, please be advised that it is each resident’s responsibility to remove your trash can(s) from the alley or public right-of-way within 24 hours after trash collection.
Interpretations of whether cans are blocking the alley or not blocking the alley, etc., are too many to entertain. Simply stated, if your cans are not removed from the alleyway after the designated timeframe, property owners may receive a violation notice or citation for failure to adhere to the Code.
Please know that ANY resident, at ANY time, may exercise his/her right to notify 311 Code Enforcement for non-compliance in this matter.
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Scam Alert
BGE Warns Customers About Utility Scammers
With Maryland and the world experiencing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, BGE is reminding customers to always be on alert for potential scams targeting utility customers. BGE has seen an increase in scam reports over the past week with scammers attempting to use this health crisis to trick utility customers. Scammers are offering cash or credit incentives from BGE in order to obtain a customer’s personal or financial information.
Don't Get Scammed: Customers can avoid being scammed by taking a few precautions:
• Never provide your social security number or personal information to anyone initiating contact with you claiming to be a utility representative or requesting you to send money to another person or entity other than your local utility providers.
• Always ask to see a company photo ID before allowing any utility worker into your home or business.
• Do not give payment in any form- cash, check, or credit- to anyone coming to your door.
Any customer who believes he or she has been a target of a scam is urged to contact 911 and call BGE immediately at 800-685-0123 to report the situation.
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Community Health & Wellness
Stress is the body’s physical, mental, or emotional response to stimuli.
Stress is a normal part of life that could be a response to changes in one’s life or environment. Some short term stress can be life-saving (i.e. getting out of a danger), but many of us live in a near constant state of stress. Unlike short term stress which can be protective, constant or chronic stress can be harmful. Research has linked chronic stress with high blood pressure, clogged arteries, obesity, poor sleep, and brain changes linked to anxiety, depression, and addiction.
In an effort to encourage a healthy community, the Loch Raven Improvement Association will be starting a “Stress Less” Challenge. Participants who engage in 15+ minutes of stress lowering activities (laughing, meditating, exercise, etc.), 4+ days per week for 3+ weeks will be entered to win a prize pack!
If you are interested in participating or would like more details, please text Dena at 443-267-8380.
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Safety Advisory
The LRIA encourages ALL residents to remain vigilant against crime in our neighborhood by applying for a confidential CrimeWatch number, which may be used to report incidents to the 911 system without disclosing your personal identity.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!! The safety of our neighborhood depends on YOU!!!
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P. O. Box 66226, Baltimore, MD 21239
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