# § 15-403 Rear yard reduction.

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

## § 15-403 Rear yard reduction.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 15-403 (2026)

(a) For a lot that is less than 100 feet deep, the depth of a rear yard required for a dwelling may be reduced 1% for each 1 foot that the lot is less than 100 feet deep, subject to the limitations and requirements of this section.

(b) A reduction under this section may not exceed the following:

  (1) in the case of an existing detached or semi-detached dwelling that is located in a business district, two-thirds of the required depth; and

  (2) in all other cases, one-quarter of the required depth.

(c) A reduction may be taken under this section only if all other bulk and yard regulations are complied with.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015*