Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Designation and Adoption
Section 10-302 - Zoning Regulations -- Purposes; Considerations

Zoning regulations adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under this subtitle shall:
        (1)    be in accordance with the plan;
        (2)    be designed to:
            (i)    control street congestion;
            (ii)    promote health, public safety, and general welfare;
            (iii)    provide adequate light and air;
            (iv)    promote the conservation of natural resources;
            (v)    prevent environmental pollution;
            (vi)    properly manage growth and development; and
            (vii)    promote or facilitate adequate transportation, water, sewerage, schools, recreation, parks, and other public facilities; and
        (3)    include reasonable consideration for:
            (i)    the character of the district or zone and its suitability for particular uses;
            (ii)    the conservation of the value of buildings and other structures; and
            (iii)    encouragement for orderly development and the most appropriate use of land throughout Baltimore City.

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