Zoning Code - Quick Guide

The Zoning Code is Article 32 of the City Code. Zoning regulations determine both the use of land and the layout of buildings developed on parcels of land.

Reading the Code: A Quick Guide

A glossary of terms common to the Zoning Code is available via this link.

• The use table tells you whether or not a given use is (1) permitted, (2) conditional or (3) not allowed for each zoning category.
  • Conditional uses may be approved by either the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals (BMZA) or the City Council (by ordinance) following a public hearing on the matter.
• The bulk regulations table tells you how large a building may be on a site - it tells you about height restrictions, minimum lot area, minimum size of yards, and maximum floor area ratios.

View the Zoning Code

• The full text of the Zoning Code is available via this link.
• A summary of each Zoning District is available here.
• An interactive map is available for viewers to explore Baltimore City's zoning.