City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 13-403. Major changes.

(a) Scope of section.

This section applies to the following major changes:

(1) a 10% increase or 25% decrease in the approved number of dwelling units;

(2) a 10% increase or a 25% decrease in the maximum building heights in the approved planned unit development;

(3) a change in the type, location, or arrangement of land use within the development, as shown on the previously approved final development plan;

(4) a change in the boundaries of the planned unit development;

(5) a decrease in open space that had been included as a public benefit or amenity under § 13-204 {"Exceptions from district regulations"} of this title; and

(6) any change:

(i) that fails to substantially comply with the PUD master plan or City regulations; or

(ii) that violates:

(A) the underlying zoning;

(B) an approved exception;

(C) a condition of approval attached to the planned unit development, with the exception of modifications to the planned unit development's phasing schedule; or

(D) a provision of the ordinance that approved or amended the planned unit development.

(b) Major change requires ordinance.

A major change requires introduction and enactment of an ordinance to approve an amendment to the planned unit development and PUD master plan.