§ 2B-1. Definitions – General.
(a) In general
In this Subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b) Board.
"Board" means the Inclusionary Housing Board established by this subtitle.
(c) Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development or the Commissioner's designee.
(d) Developer.
"Developer" means any person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or other entity or combination of entities that undertakes a residential project.
(e) Department.
"Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development.
(f) Dwelling unit.
"Dwelling unit" or "unit" has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the Baltimore City Property Maintenance Code.
(g) Housing funds.
"Housing funds" means Federal, State, or City funds designated explicitly for the purpose of providing affordable housing.
(h) Major public subsidy.
(1) In general.
"Major public subsidy" means the provision by the City or any of its agents or contractors of funds, resources, or financial assistance for a residential project.
(2) Inclusions.
"Major public subsidy" includes:
(i) the sale or transfer of land substantially below its appraised value;
(ii) payment in lieu of taxes;
(iii) tax increment financing;
(iv) grants or loans that equal or exceed 15% of total projected project costs;
(v) tax credits; or
(vi) any other funds, resources, or financial assistance provided by the City as determined by any rule or regulation promulgated under this subtitle.
(i) Neighborhood.
"Neighborhood" means an area delineated by commonly accepted boundary, as determined by the Planning Director.
(j) Penthouse.
"Penthouse" means a floor on top of the uppermost story of a building, that is used for residential purposes and has luxurious features.
(k) Planning Director.
"Planning Director" means the Director of the Department of Planning or the Director's designee.
(l) Residential project.
"Residential project" means any new construction or any substantial renovation of an existing building that is designed, in whole or in part, to provide residential units.
(m) Significant land use authorization.
"Significant land use authorization" means any action of the Mayor, City Council, Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, or Zoning Administrator that increases the permissible number of dwelling units in a land area by 20 or more dwelling units above the number of dwelling units permitted before the action.