MUNI-BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationIn Committee

Proposed Harford Road Zoning Overlay District

Original title: Zoning – Harford Road Overlay District FOR the purpose of establishing the Harford Road Overlay District; delineating the boundaries of the district; creating applicable use regulations within the district; establishing bulk and yard regulations within the district; detailing other applicable standards within the district; amending certain off-street parking requirements; and generally relating to the establishment of the Harford Road Overlay District.

August 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners and businesses within the proposed Harford Road will be subject to new regulations regarding building size, yard requirements, and off-street parking availability if this ordinance is passed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners on Harford Road

Their properties will be subject to new building, yard, and parking regulations if the ordinance is enacted.

Local businesses on Harford Road

Their operations may be impacted by new land-use and parking requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 18, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes the creation of a new 'Harford Road ,' which would establish specific land-use, building, and parking rules for properties along the Harford Road corridor. The proposal is currently under review by the Land Use & Transportation Committee.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The ordinance establishes a new zoning designation called the 'Harford Road Overlay District'.
The ordinance defines specific geographic boundaries for the new district.
The ordinance creates new 'use regulations' governing what types of activities are permitted within the district.
The ordinance establishes new 'bulk and yard regulations' governing building size, height, and setbacks.
The ordinance amends existing off-street parking requirements for properties within the district.
The ordinance includes additional 'applicable standards' for development within the district.
The file number for this legislation is 25-0093.
The ordinance was introduced on August 18, 2025.
The ordinance is currently in the 'In Committee' status under the Land Use & Transportation Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an overlay district?

An is a zoning tool that adds a layer of specific regulations on top of existing base zoning rules for a defined geographic area.

How will this affect my property?

If your property falls within the boundaries of the proposed Harford Road , you may be subject to new rules regarding building size, yard space, permitted uses, and parking requirements.

Is this law currently in effect?

No, the ordinance is currently in the committee stage and has not been passed into law.

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Corridor-Specific Zoning

The city is moving toward using overlay districts to manage development along specific major transit or commercial corridors like Harford Road.

Harford Road Overlay District

Connected Entities

organizationLand Use & Transportation Committee“The committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →

locationHarford Road Overlay District“The geographic area subject to the proposed new zoning regulations.”Map →

Sources

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