All development requires offset.
Baltimore City Code, Article 7, § 3-25
in effect§ 3-25. All development requires offset.
Public infrastructure and environmental projects taking place on public land that aim to improve drainage and water quality are permitted in the floodway if:
(1) the development complies with all otherwise applicable requirements of this Division I;
(2) the effect of that development on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying stream modification; and
(3) the development is approved by all appropriate local authorities, the State Water & Science Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
(Ord. 21-020; Ord. 14-208; Ord. 11-516; Ord. 92-134; Ord. 88-188.)
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/7/3-25Fetched: 10/25/2026
