Driveways.
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 16-404
in effect§ 16-404. Driveways.
(a) Conformance with DoT Book of Standards.
The design of every driveway with access onto a City-owned roadway must conform to the City Department of Transportation’s Book of Standards.
(b) Distance from side lot line.
(1) Driveways must be located at least 1 foot from the side lot line.
(2) However, a residential driveway may be located on the lot line if it physically abuts a driveway on the adjoining lot. This location will only be allowed if agreed to by the owners of each lot and that agreement is recorded as a shared driveway easement on each survey plat.
(Ord. 25-064 Section 2; Ord. 18-171; 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/32/16-404Fetched: 10/25/2026