Setback reduction for courtyard design.
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 9-403
in effect§ 9-403. Setback reduction for courtyard design.
(a) In general.
Multi-family dwellings designed with a courtyard are permitted a reduction of the front yard requirement.
(b) Requirements.
Front yards may be reduced for courtyard building design as long as:
(1) no more than 75% of the building’s frontage maintains a minimum front yard of 15 feet;
(2) the remaining frontage meets the minimum required front yard or 30 feet, whichever is greater; and
(3) those portions of the courtyard building located at a reduced front yard are evenly spaced or within 10% of even spacing.
(Ord. 16-581.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/32/9-403Fetched: 10/25/2026