§ 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66B, § 2.03; 2012, ch. 426, § 2; 2013, ch. 674.