§ 3-13 Accessory structures.
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. 7, § 3-13 (2026)
§ 3-13 Accessory structures.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Accessory structures shall be limited to no more than 300 square feet in total floor area.
(b)Requirements.
Accessory structures:
(1)
shall comply with the elevation requirements and other requirements of <cite data-path="|7|§3-14">§ 3-14 {“Enclosures below the first floor or flood-protection elevation”} of this subtitle</cite>; or
(2)
shall:
(i)
be useable only for parking of vehicles or limited storage;
(ii)
be constructed with flood damage-resistant materials below the flood-protection elevation;
(iii)
be constructed and placed to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of floodwaters;
(iv)
be anchored to prevent flotation;
(v)
have electrical service and mechanical equipment elevated to or above the flood-protection elevation; and
(vi)
have flood openings that meet the criteria described in <cite data-path="|7|§1-3|(a)">§ 1-3(a) {“Definitions: Floodproofing”} of this Division I</cite>.
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