Title 8
Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts
Subtitle 1
Purpose of Title
§ 8-101. Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to set out the use regulations and the bulk and yard regulations for Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts.
Subtitle 2
District Descriptions
§ 8-201. Common standards.
(a) Residential development.
In the districts described in this subtitle, residential development is limited to 1 single-family dwelling unit per lot.
(b) Residential conversions.
In any of the districts subject to this title, the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a multi-family dwelling is prohibited.
§ 8-202. R-1A Detached Residential District.
The R-1A Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 2 acres in areas of countryside character, where environmental sensitivity is required during development to preserve natural features and where transportation access is more limited.
§ 8-203. R-1B Detached Residential District.
The R-1B Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 1 acre in areas of countryside character, where environmental sensitivity is required during development to preserve natural features and where transportation access is more limited.
§ 8-204. R-1C Detached Residential District.
The R-1C Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 21,780 square feet in areas of established low density development.
§ 8-205. R-1D Detached Residential District.
The R-1D Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for low density neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 14,520 square feet.
§ 8-206. R-1E Detached Residential District.
The R-1E Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 9,000 square feet.
§ 8-207. R-1 Detached Residential District.
The R-1 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 7,300 square feet.
§ 8-208. R-2 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential District.
The R-2 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for residential neighborhoods that accommodate both detached and semi-detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 square feet.
§ 8-209. R-3 Detached Residential District.
The R-3 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 square feet.
§ 8-210. R-4 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential District.
The R-4 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods that accommodate detached and semi-detached dwellings located on lots of at least 3,000 square feet.
Subtitle 3
Use Regulations
§ 8-301. As listed in Table 8-301.
Only those uses of land listed in Table 8-301: Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses are allowed within these zoning districts.
Subtitle 4
Bulk and Yard Regulations
§ 8-401. In general.
Table 8-401: Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations sets forth the applicable bulk and yard regulations for these zoning districts.
§ 8-402. Measurement methodologies; Exceptions, etc.
(a) Measurement methodologies.
Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {"Measurement Methodologies"} of this Code.
(b) Exceptions and requirements.
Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 4 {"Exceptions and Requirements"} of this Code.
Subtitle 5
[Reserved]
Subtitle 6
Other Applicable Standards
§ 8-601. In general.
The Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning Districts are also subject to the standards listed in this subtitle.
§ 8-602. Accessory structures and uses.
Standards governing accessory structures and uses are set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 5 {"Accessory Structures and Uses"} of this Code.
§ 8-603. Site development.
On-site development standards are set forth in Title 15 {"Site Development Standards"} of this Code.
§ 8-604. Off-street parking and loading.
Standards governing off-street parking and loading are set forth in Title 16 {"Off-Street Parking and Loading"} of this Code.
§ 8-605. Design standards.
All developments of the type described in § 4-405 {"Design Review: Applicability"} of this Code must comply with the applicable design standards required by the Baltimore City Design Manual.
§ 8-606. Landscaping and screening.
All landscaping and screening must comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual.
§ 8-607. Signs.
Standards governing signs are set forth in Title 17 {"Signs"} of this Code.
§ 8-608. Temporary uses.
Standards governing temporary uses are set forth in Title 14, Subtitle 4 {"Temporary-Use Standards"} of this Code.