Objectives – Character and sense of place.
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 4-505
in effect§ 4-505. Objectives – Character and sense of place.
The character-and-sense-of-place objectives governing development of the Landscape Manual are:
(1) to articulate spatial relationships, provide image, develop sense of place, and improve the aesthetics of the built environment;
(2) to enhance the quality of life of residents through planting that provides comfortable outdoor spaces for people to occupy;
(3) to create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environments; and
(4) to provide visual screens, buffers, and shade that:
(i) diminish undesirable views;
(ii) reduce glare, noise, and heat; and
(iii) mitigate the impacts of intensive uses.
(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/32/4-505Fetched: 10/25/2026