Subtitle 2 – General Applicability
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, § 16-201 (2026)
§ 16-201 Prohibited uses of off-street parking and loading spaces.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Other than for motor vehicles, bicycles.
All off-street parking spaces may only be used for the parking of motor vehicles and bicycles.
(b)Vehicle repair or service.
No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind, except emergency repair service, is permitted in any off-street parking space.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 16-202 (2026)
§ 16-202 Computation of bicycle parking and loading facilities.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The total number of required loading and bicycle spaces is based on the requirements for the use of the lot. However, if a lot contains more than 1 use, the number of required spaces is the sum of the separate requirements for each use. All required facilities must be completed before occupancy of the structure.
(b)Computation standards.
(1)
In computing the number of loading or bicycle spaces required by this title, the following standards of computation apply.
(2)
A fraction of less than one-half may be disregarded, and a fraction of one-half or more is counted as 1 loading space.
(3)
In places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or similar seating facilities, each 24 inches of the seating facility is counted as 1 seat for the purpose of determining the requirement for off-street loading and bicycle spaces. Floor area of a prayer hall is counted as one 1 seat per marked prayer mat space or, if prayer mat spaces are not marked, 1 seat for every 5 square feet in the prayer hall.
(4)
Except as otherwise specified, loading or bicycle spaces required on an employee basis is based on the maximum number of employees normally present on the premises at any one time. If the determination of the number of parking spaces is based on the number of employees, the owner and the manager are each counted as an employee.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 16-203 (2026)
§ 16-203 Accessible parking requirements.LinkCopy Citation
With the exception of single-family, detached and semi-detached, dwellings and rowhouse dwellings, in all off-street parking facilities where parking is provided for employees, visitors, or both, accessible parking spaces must be provided. The accessible parking spaces shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code, as set forth in COMAR 09.12.53, and all other governing codes and applicable laws. These spaces must comply with the design standards in the Maryland Accessibility Code. These spaces must be identified by a sign and pavement markings indicating parking for the disabled only.
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Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 16-204 (2026)
§ 16-204 Parking maximums.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In no case may off-street parking be provided in excess of the limits set in Table 16-204 of this Code, except:
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detached and semi-detached dwelling to which no maximum applies; and
(2)
a structure or land that has changed to a new use, if:
(i)
prior to the change in use, the structure or land had existing off-street parking spaces that would exceed the maximum set for the property’s new use; and
(ii)
no further off-street parking is added following the change in use.
(b)Off-street facilities.
Nothing in this Title prevents the voluntary establishment of additional off-street parking or loading facilities. All regulations governing the location, design, and control of these facilities shall be in accordance with this title.
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