# Subtitle 8 – Zoning Consultations

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

## § 5-801 Purpose.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 5-801 (2026)

The consultation process provided for by this subtitle recognizes that the provisions of this Code, though detailed and extensive, cannot as a practical matter address every specific zoning issue.  This process is thus intended to assist in clarifying the purpose and intent of the provisions of this Code.  It is not intended, however, to permit adding to or changing the essential content of this Code.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 5-802 Who may request.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 5-802 (2026)

The following may request a consultation with the Zoning Administrator to assist in clarifying provisions of this Code:

(1) the owner of any property in the City;

(2) any person expressly authorized by a property owner in writing; or

(3) any Councilmember or other official of City government.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 5-803 Procedure.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 5-803 (2026)

On request under <cite data-path="|32|§5-802">§ 5-802 {“Who may request”} of this subtitle</cite>, the Zoning Administrator:

(1) must review the request; and

(2) may:

  (i) ask for additional information;

  (ii) provide the consultation requested; and

  (iii) provide a written summary of the consultation results.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 5-804 Non-binding status of consultations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 5-804 (2026)

(a) Zoning consultations are meant to provide advisory information about the application of the Zoning Code.  Results of a consultation are not binding on the Zoning Administrator, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, or the Mayor and City Council when addressing questions that arise under this Code.

(b) All written summaries of consultations must include the following statement:
“The results of any Zoning Code consultation provided under this subtitle are advisory only and are not binding on the Zoning Administrator, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, or the Mayor and City Council when making decisions on matters within the scope of their authority under the Zoning Code or any provision of federal, state, or local law or regulation.”

*History: Ord. 16-581*