Residential Conversions

Baltimore City Code art. 32, tit. 9, subtit. 7

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Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 9-701 Where allowed.

§ 9-701. Where allowed. In the Residence Districts, the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a multi-family dwelling is allowed only in the R-7, R-8, R-9, and R-10 Districts, subject to: (1) the requirements of this subtitle; and (2) in the R-7 and R-8 Districts, conditional-use approval by Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 9-702 Design review.

§ 9-702. Design review. (a) In general. Design review approval is required if exterior modifications are proposed. (b) Construction drawings and plans. As part of the submittal for design review, construction drawings and plans that describe the proposed conversion in detail are required. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 9-703 Conversion standards.

§ 9-703. Conversion standards. (a) In general. All conversions must meet the standards set forth in this section. (b) Bulk and yard regulations. The dwelling must continue to conform to the applicable bulk and yard regulations, including lot area per dwelling unit, for the district in which the building is located. (c) Occupancy regulations. No residential conversion may violate any dwelling unit occupancy regulations or restrictions of the City Code. (d) Residential character. Following the conversion, the exterior of the dwelling must retain its existing residential character. (Ord. 25-015 Section 1; 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/32/9/7Fetched: 10/25/2026