# Baltimore County Board of Appeals: Oakleigh Station Hookah Lounge, LLC, case number CBA-27-002


**Body:** Baltimore County
**Date:** September 25, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Regulatory Compliance


This was a public deliberation meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Appeals held virtually on September 17, 2026, concerning the appeal of the denial of a permit renewal for Oakleigh Station LLC, operating as Dubai Hookah Lounge. The board reviewed three main questions regarding the legal sufficiency and specificity of the denial letter, the standards for permit renewal denial, and the evidence supporting the county's decision. The board members agreed that although there were minor technical errors and a lack of specificity in the denial letter, these were harmless and did not mislead the appellant. They found substantial evidence of repeated code violations, public safety concerns, and police calls related to the lounge, justifying the denial of the permit renewal. The board concluded that the license should not be renewed due to violations impacting health, safety, and welfare, and noted that any future application at this location would face significant challenges due to proximity to residences and prior issues. No direct procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were discussed in this meeting.

**Source:** Baltimore County