# § 5-603 Minor variances.

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

## § 5-603 Minor variances.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 5-603 (2026)

(a) Notice of an application for a minor variance must be given by posting in a conspicuous place on the subject property.

(b) The notice must include:

  (1) the purpose of the application;

  (2) the address of the subject property or a drawing or description of the boundaries of the area affected by the proposed rezoning;

  (3) the name of the applicant; and

  (4) where, how, and by when any objections must be filed.

(c)

  (1) The number and manner of posting is as follows:

    (i) for a property with more than 1 street frontage, at least 1 sign must be visible from each street frontage;

    (ii) each sign must be posted at a prominent location, near the sidewalk or public right-of-way, so that it is visible to passing pedestrians and motorists;

    (iii) a window-mounted sign must be mounted inside the window glass and placed so that it is clearly visible to passing pedestrians and motorists; and

    (iv) each sign must be at least 3 feet by 4 feet in size.

  (2) Nothing in this subtitle prevents the voluntary posting of more notices than required by this subtitle.

(d) The posted notice must be:

  (1) posted at least 21 days before the Zoning Administrator makes a decision on the application; and

  (2) removed within 48 hours after a written decision is issued.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015*

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