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§ 16-101 — Purpose

Baltimore City Code (current through Ord. 26-129 (July 17, 2026); publication of Oct. 18, 2026) · Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 16-101

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§ 16-101. Purpose.

The off-street parking and loading regulations of this title are intended to: (1) provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well-maintained off-street parking and loading areas; and (2) increase public safety by reducing congestion of public streets; (3) encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation where appropriate; and (4) ensure that parking requirements are tailored to maintain pedestrian environments and sensitive to the urban fabric of the City.

(Ord. 25-064 Section 2; Ord. 16-581.)

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