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Title 8 – Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts

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

Subtitle 1 – Purpose of Title

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-101 (2026)

§ 8-101 Purpose.Copy Citation

The purpose of this title is to set out the use regulations and the bulk and yard regulations for Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts.
History: Ord. 16-581

Subtitle 2 – District Descriptions

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-201 (2026)

§ 8-201 Common standards.Copy Citation

(a)Residential development.
In the districts described in this subtitle, residential development is limited to 1 single-family dwelling unit per lot.
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(b)Residential conversions.
In any of the districts subject to this title, the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a multi-family dwelling is prohibited.
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History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-202 (2026)

§ 8-202 R-1A Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-1A Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 2 acres in areas of countryside character, where environmental sensitivity is required during development to preserve natural features and where transportation access is more limited.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-203 (2026)

§ 8-203 R-1B Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-1B Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 1 acre in areas of countryside character, where environmental sensitivity is required during development to preserve natural features and where transportation access is more limited.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-204 (2026)

§ 8-204 R-1C Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-1C Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 21,780 square feet in areas of established low density development.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-205 (2026)

§ 8-205 R-1D Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-1D Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for low density neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 14,520 square feet.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-206 (2026)

§ 8-206 R-1E Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-1E Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 9,000 square feet.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-207 (2026)

§ 8-207 R-1 Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-1 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 7,300 square feet.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-208 (2026)

§ 8-208 R-2 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-2 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for residential neighborhoods that accommodate both detached and semi-detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 square feet.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-209 (2026)

§ 8-209 R-3 Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-3 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 square feet.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-210 (2026)

§ 8-210 R-4 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential District.Copy Citation

The R-4 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods that accommodate detached and semi-detached dwellings located on lots of at least 3,000 square feet.
History: Ord. 16-581

Subtitle 3 – Use Regulations

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-301 (2026)

§ 8-301 As listed in Table 8-301.Copy Citation

Only those uses of land listed in<em> Table 8-301: Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses </em>are allowed within these zoning districts.
History: Ord. 16-581

Subtitle 4 – Bulk and Yard Regulations

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-401 (2026)

§ 8-401 In general.Copy Citation

<em>Table 8-401: Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations</em> sets forth the applicable bulk and yard regulations for these zoning districts.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-402 (2026)

§ 8-402 Measurement methodologies; Exceptions, etc.Copy Citation

(a)Measurement methodologies.
Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {“Measurement Methodologies”} of this Code.
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(b)Exceptions and requirements.
Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 4 {“Exceptions and Requirements”} of this Code.
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History: Ord. 16-581

Subtitle 5

Subtitle 6 – Other Applicable Standards

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-601 (2026)

§ 8-601 In general.Copy Citation

The Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning Districts are also subject to the standards listed in this subtitle.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-602 (2026)

§ 8-602 Accessory structures and uses.Copy Citation

Standards governing accessory structures and uses are set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 5 {“Accessory Structures and Uses”} of this Code.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-603 (2026)

§ 8-603 Site development.Copy Citation

On-site development standards are set forth in Title 15 {“Site Development Standards”} of this Code.
History: Ord. 16-581
History: Ord. 17-015
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-604 (2026)

§ 8-604 Off-street parking and loading.Copy Citation

Standards governing off-street parking and loading are set forth in Title 16 {“Off-Street Parking and Loading”} of this Code.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-605 (2026)

§ 8-605 Design standards.Copy Citation

All developments of the type described in § 4-405 {“Design Review: Applicability”} of this Code must comply with the applicable design standards required by the Baltimore City Design Manual.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-606 (2026)

§ 8-606 Landscaping and screening.Copy Citation

All landscaping and screening must comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual.
History: Ord. 16-581
History: Ord. 17-015
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-607 (2026)

§ 8-607 Signs.Copy Citation

Standards governing signs are set forth in Title 17 {“Signs”} of this Code.
History: Ord. 16-581
Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 8-608 (2026)

§ 8-608 Temporary uses.Copy Citation

Standards governing temporary uses are set forth in Title 14, Subtitle 4 {“Temporary-Use Standards”} of this Code.
History: Ord. 16-581