Plain Text Law

Subtitle 1 – Purpose of Title

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 12-101 (2026)

§ 12-101 In general.Copy Citation

The purpose of this title is to set out the use regulations, bulk and yard regulations, and other standards for:
(1)
Office-Residential Zoning Districts;
(2)
Transit-Oriented Development Zoning Districts;
(3)
Educational Campus Zoning Districts;
(4)
Hospital Campus Zoning Districts;
(5)
Transportation Zoning Districts;
(7)
Waterfront Overlay Zoning Districts;
(8)
Rowhouse Mixed-Use Overlay Zoning Districts;
(9)
Detached Dwelling Mixed-Use Overlay Zoning Districts;
(10)
Adult-Use Overlay Zoning Districts; and
(11)
Port Covington Zoning District.
History: Ord. 16-581
History: Ord. 17-015
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 12-102 (2026)

§ 12-102 Purpose of overlay districts.Copy Citation

An overlay district is a district, established by ordinance, by which a layer of regulations is superimposed on the regulations of an underlying zoning district. The overlay district is intended to modify or supplement the regulations of its underlying zoning districts in recognition of unique circumstances in the area, while maintaining the general character and purpose of the underlying zoning districts over which it is located.
History: Ord. 17-015