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<baltimore-city-law heading="Subtitle 2 – Open-Space Zoning Districts">
  <section prefix="§" num="7-201" heading="Purpose of Open-Space Districts.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="In general.">The purpose of the Open-Space (“OS”) Zoning District is to enhance the quality of life for City residents by permanently preserving public open space as an important public asset and critical environmental infrastructure.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Regulatory intent.">The regulations for this district are intended to:<para num="(1)">protect and promote public and private open space;</para>
      <para num="(2)">provide public reflective, cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities;</para>
      <para num="(3)">enhance the urban environment;</para>
      <para num="(4)">provide pedestrian and bicycle transportation connections;</para>
      <para num="(5)">encourage neighborhood investment in and stewardship of natural green spaces and native flora and fauna;</para>
      <para num="(6)">protect and enhance natural resources, including forests, habitat, and water quality; and</para>
      <para num="(7)">ensure the environmental benefits of adequate light, air, and water in City neighborhoods.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(c)" heading="Application.">The Open-Space District applies to public and private open space properties and cemeteries.</para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 16-581</annotation>
  </section>
  <section prefix="§" num="7-202" heading="Use regulations.">
    <text>Only those uses of land listed in&lt;em&gt; Table 7-202: Open-Space Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses &lt;/em&gt;are allowed within an Open-Space Zoning District.</text>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 16-581</annotation>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 17-015</annotation>
  </section>
  <section prefix="§" num="7-203" heading="Bulk and yard regulations.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="In general.">&lt;em&gt;Table 7-203: Open-Space Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations&lt;/em&gt; sets forth the applicable bulk and yard regulations for an Open-Space Zoning District.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Measurement methodologies; Exceptions, etc.">
      <para num="(1)">Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {“Measurement Methodologies”} of this Code.</para>
      <para num="(2)">Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 4 {“Exceptions and Requirements”} of this Code.</para>
    </para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 16-581</annotation>
  </section>
  <section prefix="§" num="7-204" heading="Other applicable standards.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="In general.">The Open-Space Zoning District is also subject to the standards identified in this section.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Accessory structures and uses.">Standards governing accessory structures and uses are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 5 {“Accessory Structures and Uses”} of this Code.</para>
    <para num="(c)" heading="Site development standards.">On-site development standards are set forth in Title 15 {“Site Development Standards”} of this Code.</para>
    <para num="(d)" heading="Off-Street parking and loading.">Standards governing off-street parking and loading are as set forth in Title 16 {“Off-Street Parking and Loading”} of this Code.</para>
    <para num="(e)" heading="Landscaping and screening.">All landscaping and screening must comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual.</para>
    <para num="(f)" heading="Signs.">Sign standards are as set forth in Title 17 {“Signs”} of this Code.</para>
    <para num="(g)" heading="Temporary uses.">Standards governing temporary uses are as set forth in Title 14, Subtitle 4 {“Temporary-Use Standards”} of this Code.</para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 16-581</annotation>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 17-015</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
