§ 7-303 Overlay subdistricts.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 7-303 (2026)
§ 7-303 Overlay subdistricts.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
The Floodplain Overlay Zoning District is divided into the following 6 subdistricts, each designating a measurable degree of flood hazard, as delineated on the floodplain maps.
(b)Floodway.
The Floodway comprises that part of the Overlay District that is described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§2-2|(b)">Article 7, § 2-2(b) {“Subdistricts: Floodway”}</cite>.
(c)Floodway Fringe.
The Floodway Fringe comprises those lands within the Overlay District that are described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§2-2|(c)">Article 7, § 2-2(c) {“Subdistricts: Floodway Fringe”}</cite>.
(d)Approximated Floodplain.
The Approximated Floodplain comprises those lands within the Overlay District that are described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§2-2|(d)">Article 7, § 2-2(d) {“Subdistricts: Approximated Floodplain”}</cite>.
(e)Coastal Floodplain.
The Coastal Floodplain comprises those lands within the Overlay District that are described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§2-2|(e)">Article 7, § 2-2(e) {“Subdistricts: Coastal Floodplain”}</cite>.
(f)Coastal High Hazard Area.
The Coastal High Hazard Area comprises those lands within the Overlay District that are described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§2-2|(f)">Article 7, § 2-2(f) {“Subdistricts: Coastal High Hazard Area”}</cite>.
(g)Flood Resilience Area.
The flood resilience area comprises those lands within the Overlay District that are described in City Code <cite data-path="|7|§2-2|(g)">Article 7, § 2-2(g) {“Subdistricts: Flood Resilience Area”}</cite>.
History: Ord. 16-581