Zoning Consultations

Baltimore City Code art. 32, tit. 5, subtit. 8

in effect

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-801 Purpose.

§ 5-801. Purpose. The consultation process provided for by this subtitle recognizes that the provisions of this Code, though detailed and extensive, cannot as a practical matter address every specific zoning issue. This process is thus intended to assist in clarifying the purpose and intent of the provisions of this Code. It is not intended, however, to permit adding to or changing the essential content of this Code. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-802 Who may request.

§ 5-802. Who may request. The following may request a consultation with the Zoning Administrator to assist in clarifying provisions of this Code: (1) the owner of any property in the City; (2) any person expressly authorized by a property owner in writing; or (3) any Councilmember or other official of City government. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-803 Procedure.

§ 5-803. Procedure. On request under § 5-802 {“Who may request”} of this subtitle, the Zoning Administrator: (1) must review the request; and (2) may: (i) ask for additional information; (ii) provide the consultation requested; and (iii) provide a written summary of the consultation results. (Ord. 16-581.)

Baltimore City Code, Article 32, § 5-804 Non-binding status of consultations.

§ 5-804. Non-binding status of consultations. (a) In general. Zoning consultations are meant to provide advisory information about the application of the Zoning Code. Results of a consultation are not binding on the Zoning Administrator, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, or the Mayor and City Council when addressing questions that arise under this Code. (b) Disclaimer. All written summaries of consultations must include the following statement: “The results of any Zoning Code consultation provided under this subtitle are advisory only and are not binding on the Zoning Administrator, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, or the Mayor and City Council when making decisions on matters within the scope of their authority under the Zoning Code or any provision of federal, state, or local law or regulation.” (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/32/5/8Fetched: 10/25/2026