Initial study and proposal by CHAP.
Baltimore City Code, Article 6, § 3-2
in effect§ 3-2. Initial study and proposal by CHAP.
(a) In general.
After undertaking a full and proper study, the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation may propose as a Historical and Architectural Preservation District or as a Historical Conservation District any area in Baltimore City within which are located structures that have historical or architectural value, the preservation of which is considered to be for the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public.
(b) Historical Conservation District
For a Historical Conservation District, the study shall include consideration of those alterations in which CHAP has design review authority pursuant to City Code Article 6, Subtitle 8 {“Alterations, etc., to or Affecting Properties”}.
(Ord. 25-045 Section 1; Ord. 15-408; Ord. 07-550; Ord. 99-547; Ord. 76-022; Ord. 67-939; Ord. 64-229.)
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/6/3-2Fetched: 10/25/2026