Purpose of Floodplain Overlay District.
Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 7-302
in effect§ 7-302. Purpose of Floodplain Overlay District.
The Floodplain (“FP”) Overlay Zoning District regulates the placement and use of structures and the use of land in the floodplain, with the design towards:
(1) protecting human life and health;
(2) minimizing damage to public and private property;
(3) preventing or minimizing future flood damage;
(4) protecting the public water supply and sanitary sewage disposal systems;
(5) preserving natural drainage systems; and
(6) reducing financial burdens imposed on the City and its citizens.
(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/32/7-302Fetched: 10/25/2026
