# § 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.

## § 4-504 Objectives – Environmental.

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*