Major changes.
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 13-403
in effect§ 13-403. Major changes.
(a) Scope of section.
This section applies to the following major changes:
(1) a 10% increase or 25% decrease in the approved number of dwelling units;
(2) a 10% increase or a 25% decrease in the maximum building heights in the approved planned unit development;
(3) a change in the type, location, or arrangement of land use within the development, as shown on the previously approved final development plan;
(4) a change in the boundaries of the planned unit development;
(5) a decrease in open space that had been included as a public benefit or amenity under § 13-204 {“Exceptions from district regulations”} of this title; and
(6) any change:
(i) that fails to substantially comply with the PUD master plan or City regulations; or
(ii) that violates:
(A) the underlying zoning;
(B) an approved exception;
(C) a condition of approval attached to the planned unit development, with the exception of modifications to the planned unit development’s phasing schedule; or
(D) a provision of the ordinance that approved or amended the planned unit development.
(b) Major change requires ordinance.
A major change requires introduction and enactment of an ordinance to approve an amendment to the planned unit development and PUD master plan.
(Ord. 19-252; 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/32/13-403Fetched: 10/25/2026