# Subtitle 7 – Residential Conversions

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

## § 9-701 Where allowed.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 9-701 (2026)

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:

(1) the requirements of this subtitle; and

(2) in the R-7 and R-8 Districts, conditional-use approval by Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 9-702 Design review.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 9-702 (2026)

(a) Design review approval is required if exterior modifications are proposed.

(b) As part of the submittal for design review, construction drawings and plans that describe the proposed conversion in detail are required.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

## § 9-703 Conversion standards.

Balt., Md., Code art. 32, § 9-703 (2026)

(a) All conversions must meet the standards set forth in this section.

(b) 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.

(c) No residential conversion may violate any dwelling unit occupancy regulations or restrictions of the City Code.

(d) Following the conversion, the exterior of the dwelling must retain its existing residential character.

*History: Ord. 16-581*

*History: Ord. 17-015*

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