Regulation .05 Design Standards.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 14.03.04.05 (2026)
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A.
A permit holder shall adhere to the following fire safety guidelines:
(1)
A curbside facility built primarily out of untreated wood or other flammable material shall be built a minimum distance of ten feet from a building; and
(2)
A curbside facility built primarily out of fire-resistant material such as treated wood shall be built a minimum distance of five feet from a building.
B.
BCDOT may not approve a curbside facility that:
(1)
Functions as an indoor area;
(2)
Is within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
(3)
Is within 15 feet of a pull-in bus stop;
(4)
Is within 15 feet of dumpster;
(5)
Is on a street with a running slope of five percent or more;
(6)
Is on a street with a posted speed limit above 30 miles per hour;
(7)
Is located in or interferes with the functions of forbidden road space;
(8)
Intrudes on the sidewalk;
(9)
Is not ADA compliant;
(10)
Is more than one level;
(11)
Obstructs visibility of a traffic control sign or street sign;
(12)
Blocks stormwater drainage; or
(13)
Permanently restricts access to utilities.
C.
A curbside facility shall:
(1)
Fit within the width of the parking lane;
(2)
Use a protective railing or barrier which does not obstruct visibility above three feet, as determined by BCDOT;
(3)
Provide for a minimum seven feet of clearance between the ground plane and overhead elements;
(4)
Have an entrance which:
(a)
Is accessible via the abutting sidewalk,
(b)
Is at least 48 inches wide,
(c)
Is flush with the curb, and
(d)
Meets ADA compliance standards;
(5)
Feature protective vertical elements within the parking lane which separate the curbside facility from forbidden road space;
(6)
Be free of any tripping or slipping hazards; and
(7)
Incorporate lighting and reflective elements.
D.
A permit holder may incorporate the following weather mitigating elements:
(1)
Canopies;
(2)
Umbrellas;
(3)
Transparent igloos or bubbles; and
(4)
Other protective elements approved by BCDOT.
E.
An elevated curbside facility built flush with the curb shall be designed to support a minimum of 100 pounds per square foot.
F.
A curbside facility may be constructed using modular design practices.
G.
A curbside facility shall adhere to local design standards and adherence shall be reviewed on an annual basis.
H.
A curbside facility located within a floodplain district may be required to implement additional safety measures.