# Subtitle 4 – Bulk and Yard Regulations

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

## § 9-401 In general.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 9-401 (2026)

<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.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 9-402 Measurement methodologies; Exceptions, etc.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 9-402 (2026)

(a) Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {“Measurement Methodologies”} of this Code.

(b) Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 4 {“Exceptions and Requirements”} of this Code.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 9-403 Setback reduction for courtyard design.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 9-403 (2026)

(a) Multi-family dwellings designed with a courtyard are permitted a reduction of the front yard requirement.

(b) Front yards may be reduced for courtyard building design as long as:

  (1) no more than 75% of the building’s frontage maintains a minimum front yard of 15 feet;

  (2) the remaining frontage meets the minimum required front yard or 30 feet, whichever is greater; and

  (3) those portions of the courtyard building located at a reduced front yard are evenly spaced or within 10% of even spacing.

*History: Ord. 16-581*