§ 10–304
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 10-304 (2026)
Title 10. Baltimore City Zoning
Subtitle 3. Designation and Adoption
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(a)
The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City may amend or repeal zoning regulations and boundaries.
(b)
(1)
If the purpose and effect of a proposed map amendment is to change the zoning classification of particular property, the City Council shall make findings of fact that address:
(i)
population change;
(ii)
the availability of public facilities;
(iii)
present and future transportation patterns;
(iv)
compatibility with existing and proposed development for the area;
(v)
the recommendations of the Baltimore City Planning Commission and the Board; and
(vi)
the relationship of the proposed amendment to Baltimore City’s plan.
(2)
The City Council may grant the amendment to change the zoning classification based on a finding that there was:
(i)
a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood where the property is located; or
(ii)
a mistake in the existing zoning classification.
(3)
The City Council may not allow the filing of an application for a reclassification of a tract or parcel of land for which a reclassification has been denied by the City Council on the merits in the 12 months before the date of the application.