Bulk and Yard Regulations

Baltimore City Code art. 32, tit. 9, subtit. 4

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Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 9-401 In general.

§ 9-401. In general. Table 9-401: Rowhouse and Multi-Family Residential Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations sets forth the applicable bulk and yard regulations for these zoning districts. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 9-402 Measurement methodologies; Exceptions, etc.

§ 9-402. Measurement methodologies; Exceptions, etc. (a) Measurement methodologies. Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {“Measurement Methodologies”} of this Code. (b) Exceptions and requirements. Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 4 {“Exceptions and Requirements”} of this Code. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 9-403 Setback reduction for courtyard design.

§ 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/32/9/4Fetched: 10/25/2026