§ 4-504 Objectives – Environmental.

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, § 4-504 (2026)

The environmental objectives governing development of the Landscape Manual are:

(1)

to foster environmentally sensitive site design that preserves natural vegetation and landforms when appropriate; and

(2)

to complement the built environment through planting that:

(i)

improves water quality and reduces stormwater run-off;

(ii)

reduces soil erosion;

(iii)

increases the City’s tree canopy;

(iv)

promotes biodiversity; and

(v)

helps to mitigate the urban heat island effect.

History: Ord. 16-581