Zoning Districts in Baltimore
Browse the zoning districts in Baltimore, MD. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Baltimore divides its land into 22 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R-1
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R-2
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R-3
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R-4
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R-5
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R-6
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R-7
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R-8
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R-9
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R-10
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C-1
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C-1-A
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C-1-E
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C-2
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C-3
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C-4
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OR-1
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OR-2
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OR-3
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M-1
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M-2
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M-3
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About Baltimore Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Baltimore.
Source: Baltimore City Zoning Code (2017 Rewrite); DHCD Housing Programs. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source