§ 10–302

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 10-302 (2026)

Title 10. Baltimore City Zoning

Subtitle 3. Designation and Adoption

Zoning regulations adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under this subtitle shall:

(1)

be in accordance with the plan;

(2)

be designed to:

(i)

control street congestion;

(ii)

promote health, public safety, and general welfare;

(iii)

provide adequate light and air;

(iv)

promote the conservation of natural resources;

(v)

prevent environmental pollution;

(vi)

properly manage growth and development; and

(vii)

promote or facilitate adequate transportation, water, sewerage, schools, recreation, parks, and other public facilities; and

(3)

include reasonable consideration for:

(i)

the character of the district or zone and its suitability for particular uses;

(ii)

the conservation of the value of buildings and other structures; and

(iii)

encouragement for orderly development and the most appropriate use of land throughout Baltimore City.