Resources
Find frequently requested documents and links on this page. This page is organized alphabetically by topic.
CHAP: The Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP)
Comprehensive Master Plan
Development
Need to schedule a pre-development meeting? Please contact Eric Tiso at eric.tiso@baltimorecity.gov to schedule. Please include the property address(es), and a brief description of your proposed project so we may include the appropriate staff members. A pre-development meeting is your first step to determine how the development review process applies to your proposed project.
- Site Plan Review Manual
- Design Manual
- Landscape Manual
- Subdivision Regulations
- Curb Cut Policy
- Pratt Street Design Guidelines
- Small Wireless Facilities: Design and Aesthetic Requirements
- DOT bike and scooter parking
Environment
The Office of Sustainability website can be found here: https://www.baltimoresustainability.org/
- Preliminary Floodplain Maps
- Floodplain Management Program
- Critical Area Management Program (2020 CAMP Manual update available via this link)
- Sustainability Plan (2019)
- Sustainability Annual Reports
- Disaster Preparedness and Planning Project
- Climate Action Plan
- Forest Conservation Program - Baltimore City Supplement to the State Forest Conservation Manual (2020)
- Forest Conservation Funding Report (2019)
- Standards for Tree Pit Dimensions
- Nuisance Flood Plan (2020)
- Soil Safety Plan (2021)
- Green Network Plan (2018)
- Homegrown Baltimore (2013)
Maps
- Real Property Block Plats
- CityView
- OpenBaltimore
- Planning Maps & Interactive Map Gallery
- City Council & Police Districts (City officials seeking public feedback before redrawing Baltimore Police district boundaries – Baltimore Sun)
- Promenade Maps and Easements
Maritime Master Plan
Neighborhoods
- What's Happening in my Area?
- Community Association Directory
- Neighborhood Plans
- INSPIRE Plans
- Urban Renewal Plans
- Other Policy Topics
Zoning
- A summary of each Zoning District is available here.
- An interactive map is available for viewers to explore Baltimore City's zoning.
- Baltimore City Zoning Code
- City Council Bill 12-0152 Legislation (Transform Baltimore)
- Quick Guide- How To Navigate the New Sign Regulations