§ 17-414 Projecting signs.
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, § 17-414 (2026)
§ 17-414 Projecting signs.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Where allowed.
Projecting signs are allowed:
(1)
in a residential use category, only on multi-family dwellings with 20 or more units;
(2)
in all other use categories, on all uses for which the sign is otherwise allowed under this title;
(3)
in the zoning districts specified in this title or in <em>Table 17-201: Sign Regulations</em>.
(b)Projection limit.
A projecting sign may not project more than 4 feet from the face of the building to which it is attached, including the area between the sign and the face of the building.
(c)Clearance; height.
(1)
The bottom of any projecting sign must be at least 8 feet above the sidewalk or thoroughfare.
(2)
No projecting sign affixed to a building may project higher than the heights of the facade to which it is affixed.
(d)Design and construction.
(1)
Projecting signs, including frames, braces, and supports, must be designed by a licensed structural engineer or manufacturer.
(2)
Any movable part of a projecting sign, such as the cover of a service opening, must be securely fastened by chains or hinges.
(3)
Projecting signs may not be constructed using cloth or other flexible material.
History: Ord.18-216
History: Ord. 22-181