The purpose of this title is to set out the use regulations and the bulk and yard regulations for Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Districts. Ord. 16-581

The R-5 Transitional Residential Zoning District is intended for those areas that facilitate a transition from primarily single-family neighborhoods to neighborhoods that contain a wider mix of housing types. The R-5 District is meant to accommodate single-family units in both detached and semi-detached dwellings, rowhouse developments, and limited low-rise multi-family garden apartment developments of a moderate density. Ord. 16-581

The R-6 Garden Rowhouse Residential Zoning District is intended for primarily low density rowhouse neighborhoods that reflect a naturalistic environment typified by open and landscaped front yards of buildings that are set back and that contain stoops and porches oriented to those yards. The R-6 District is meant to accommodate single-family units in both detached and semi-detached dwellings, rowhouse developments, and multi-family developments of a moderate density. Ord. 16-581

The R-7 Mixed Residential Zoning District is intended for those areas that offer a diverse range of housing types. Development in this district accommodates a transition between naturalistic and urban residential settings. The R-7 District is meant to accommodate a diverse range of housing types, including detached and semi-detached dwellings, rowhouse developments, and multi-family developments of a larger scale than found in the more restrictive residential districts. Ord. 16-581

The R-8 Rowhouse Residential Zoning District is intended to accommodate and maintain the traditional form of urban rowhouse development typical of many of the City’s inner neighborhoods, which contain continuous, block-long rowhouse development built to or only modestly set back from the street. Although rowhouse is the predominant housing type, this district also accommodates other residential types, of a similar density, including detached and semi-detached dwellings, and multi-family developments of a larger scale than found in more restrictive zoning districts. Ord. 16-581

The R-9 Multi-Family Residential Zoning District is intended for those areas with significant green space surrounding development, particularly higher density housing and non-residential uses. The R-9 District contains a mix of higher density, but predominantly mid-rise, housing types. Permitted housing types include single-family homes, both detached and semi-detached, rowhouse developments, and multi-family developments, all with significant front yard open space. Characteristic of this district are multi-family developments sited with significant front yard open space and rowhouse developments with open space both along the perimeter of the site and within the development. Ord. 16-581

The R-10 High-Density Residential Zoning District is intended for areas of significant density accommodated in concentrated high rise and rowhouse development environments. Ord. 16-581

Only those uses of land listed in <em>Table 9-301: Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses</em> are allowed within these zoning districts. Ord. 16-581

<em>Table 9-401: Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations</em> sets forth the applicable bulk and yard regulations for these zoning districts. Ord. 16-581

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

Multi-family dwellings designed with a courtyard are permitted a reduction of the front yard requirement. Front yards may be reduced for courtyard building design as long as:no more than 75% of the building’s frontage maintains a minimum front yard of 15 feet; the remaining frontage meets the minimum required front yard or 30 feet, whichever is greater; and those portions of the courtyard building located at a reduced front yard are evenly spaced or within 10% of even spacing. Ord. 16-581

In the Residence Districts, the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a multi-family dwelling is allowed only in the R-7, R-8, R-9, and R-10 Districts, subject to: the requirements of this subtitle; and in the R-7 and R-8 Districts, conditional-use approval by Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council. Ord. 16-581

Design review approval is required if exterior modifications are proposed. As part of the submittal for design review, construction drawings and plans that describe the proposed conversion in detail are required. Ord. 16-581

All conversions must meet the standards set forth in this section. The dwelling must continue to conform to the applicable bulk and yard regulations, including lot area per dwelling unit, for the district in which the building is located. No residential conversion may violate any dwelling unit occupancy regulations or restrictions of the City Code. Following the conversion, the exterior of the dwelling must retain its existing residential character. Ord. 16-581 Ord. 17-015

The Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts are also subject to the standards listed in this subtitle. Ord. 16-581

Standards governing accessory structures and uses are set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 5 {“Accessory Structures and Uses”} of this Code. Ord. 16-581

On-site development standards are set forth in Title 15 {“Site Development Standards”} of this Code. Ord. 16-581 Ord. 17-015

Standards governing off-street parking and loading are set forth in Title 16 {“Off-Street Parking and Loading”} of this Code. Ord. 16-581

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. Ord. 16-581

All landscaping and screening must comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual. Ord. 16-581 Ord. 17-015

Standards governing signs are set forth in Title 17 {“Signs”} of this Code. Ord. 16-581

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