Md. Code, Land Use § 10-302

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024

Section 10-302 - Zoning regulations - Purposes; considerations

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.

Md. Code, LU § 10-302

Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 674,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2013.