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Subtitle 14 – Harford Road Overlay District

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, § 12-1401 (2026)

§ 12-1401 Establishment.Copy Citation

There is a Harford Road Overlay District.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 12-1402 (2026)

§ 12-1402 Boundaries.Copy Citation

The boundaries of the district are as shown on that certain map titled “Harford Road Overlay District” dated as of June 5, 2024, on file with the Department of Planning.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 12-1403 (2026)

§ 12-1403 Use regulations.Copy Citation

(a)Non-residential zoning districts.
For non-residential zoning districts, only those uses listed in <em>Table 12-1403: Harford Road Overlay District – Permitted and Conditional Uses </em>are allowed within the Harford Road Overlay District.
(b)Residential zoning districts.
(1)In general.
Only those uses of land listed in the tables listed below are allowed within each respective zoning district.
(i)
<em>Table 8-301: Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses</em>.
(ii)
<em>Table 9-301: Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses</em>.
(2)Dwelling: Multi-Family.
The use “Dwelling: Multi-Family” is permitted in all residential districts.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 12-1404 (2026)

§ 12-1404 Bulk and yard regulations.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
The bulk and yard regulations for the structures in the underlying zoning district apply to the Harford Road Overlay District.
(b)Measurement methodologies.
Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {“Measurement Methodologies”} of this Code.
(c)Exceptions and requirements.
(1)In general.
Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in title 15, Subtitle 4 {“Exceptions and Requirements”} of this Code.
(2)Dwelling: Multi-Family.
Residentially zoned properties may be developed as a “Dwelling: Multi-Family” to the bulk and yard specifications for the R-10 zoning district established in Table 9-401 {“Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations”}.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 12-1405 (2026)

§ 12-1405 Other applicable standards.Copy Citation

(a)In general.
The Harford Road Overlay District is also subject to the standards contained in this section.
(b)Accessory structures and uses.
Standards governing accessory structures are set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 5 {“Accessory Structures and Uses”} of this Code.
(c)Site development.
On-site development standards are set forth in Title 15 {“Site Development Standards”} of this Code.
(d)Off-street parking and loading.
Under § 16-601(b) of this Code, the district is exempt from off-street parking requirements.
(e)Design standards.
(1)In general.
All developments of the type described in § 4-405 {“Design Review: Applicability”} of this Code must comply with the applicable design standards required by the Baltimore City Design Manual.
(2)Prohibited design elements.
(i)In general.
New curb cuts are prohibited on Harford Road at real property with rear or side access.
(ii)Existing curb cuts and driveways.
(A)
Real property with existing curb cuts that exceed City standards may be removed by the City.
(B)
Existing curb cuts or abandoned curb cuts do not guarantee reuse.
(C)
All disused curb cut permissions are revoked.
(D)
The City reserves the right to deny any curb cut request regardless of the availability or unavailability of access.
(f)Landscape and screening.
All landscaping and screening must comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual.
(g)Signs.
Standards governing signs are set forth in Title 17 {“Signs”} of this Code.
(h)Temporary uses.
Standards governing temporary uses are set forth in Title 14, Subtitle 4 {“Temporary-Use Standards”} of this Code.
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