Transit-Oriented Development Districts

Baltimore City Code art. 32, tit. 12, subtit. 4

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Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 12-401 Establishment of TOD Districts.

§ 12-401. Establishment of TOD Districts. 4 types of Transit-Oriented Development Districts are established for areas around existing and anticipated transit stations, as follows: (1) The TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Development District is characterized by a more restrictive height and a limited retail use mix; (2) the TOD-2 Transit-Oriented Development District is characterized by a more restrictive height and a full mix of uses; (3) the TOD-3 Transit-Oriented Development District is characterized by significant height and a limited retail use mix; and (4) the TOD-4 Transit-Oriented Development District is characterized by significant height and a full mix of uses. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 12-402 Use regulations.

§ 12-402. Use regulations. Only those uses of land listed in Table 12-402: Transit-Oriented Development Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses are allowed within a TOD Zoning District. (Ord. 17-015; Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 12-403 Bulk and yard regulations.

§ 12-403. Bulk and yard regulations. (a) In general. Table 12-403: Transit-Oriented Development Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations sets forth the applicable bulk and yard regulations for a TOD District. (b) Measurement methodologies. Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {“Measurement Methodologies”} of this Code. (c) Exceptions and requirements. Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 4 {“Exceptions and Requirements”} of this Code. (Ord. 17-015; Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 12-404 {Reserved}

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 12-405 Parking requirements.

§ 12-405. Parking requirements. (a) In general. (1) The parking regulations of this section apply to the TOD Districts, in addition to the parking regulations of Title 16 {“Off-Street Parking and Loading”} of this Code. (2) For all commercial and mixed-use structures, off-street parking is prohibited in front of the corner-side or front building line. (b) Residential uses. (1) For a multi-family dwelling, no more than 1 off-street parking space per dwelling unit, plus 1 guest space per 15 dwelling units is permitted. (2) For a rowhouse or multi-family dwelling, no minimum parking is required. (c) Non-residential uses. (1) Non-residential uses of less than 2,000 square feet are exempt from all parking requirements. (2) Parking for non-residential uses may be provided at no more than 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. (d) Lots. Parking lots may not exceed 1 acre in size. (e) Ingress and egress. Ingress to and egress from parking must be from side streets or alleys. (Ord. 25-015 Section 1; Ord. 17-015; Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 12-406 Other applicable standards.

§ 12-406. Other applicable standards. (a) In general. The TOD Zoning Districts are also subject to the standards listed in this section. (b) Accessory structures and uses. Standards governing accessory structures and uses are set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 5 {“Accessory Structures and Uses”} of this Code. (c) Site development. On-site development standards are set forth in Title 15 {“Site Development Standards”} of this Code. (d) Off-street parking and loading. Standards governing off-street parking and loading are set forth in Title 16 {“Off-Street Parking and Loading”} of this Code. (e) Design standards. All developments of the type described in § 4-405 {“Design Review: Applicability”} of this Code must comply with the applicable design standards required by the Baltimore City Design Manual. (f) Landscaping and screening. All landscaping and screening must comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual. (g) Signs. Standards governing signs are set forth in Title 17 {“Signs”} of this Code. (h) Temporary uses. Standards governing temporary uses are set forth in Title 14, Subtitle 4 {“Temporary-Use Standards”} of this Code. (Ord. 17-015; 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/32/12/4Fetched: 10/25/2026