# § 4-505 Objectives – Character and sense of place.

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

## § 4-505 Objectives – Character and sense of place.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 4-505 (2026)

The character-and-sense-of-place objectives governing development of the Landscape Manual are:

(1) to articulate spatial relationships, provide image, develop sense of place, and improve the aesthetics of the built environment;

(2) to enhance the quality of life of residents through planting that provides comfortable outdoor spaces for people to occupy;

(3) to create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environments; and

(4) to provide visual screens, buffers, and shade that:

  (i) diminish undesirable views;

  (ii) reduce glare, noise, and heat; and

  (iii) mitigate the impacts of intensive uses.

*History: Ord. 16-581*