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Zoning Approval for Banquet Hall at 1123 West Baltimore Street

Original title: Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion to a Banquet Hall in the C-2 Zoning District – Variance – 1123 West Baltimore Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a banquet hall on the property known as 1123 West Baltimore Street (Block 0217, Lot 012) in the C-2 Zoning District, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; granting a variance regarding off-street parking requirements; and providing for a special effective date.

October 23, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The ordinance changes the permitted land use for a specific property and waives standard parking requirements, which affects local traffic and parking availability for residents near 1123 West Baltimore Street.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owner of 1123 West Baltimore Street

The owner is granted legal permission to operate a banquet hall and is exempted from standard parking requirements.

Residents near 1123 West Baltimore Street

Residents may experience changes in local traffic and parking availability due to the new banquet hall operations and the parking variance.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 23, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance authorizes the conversion of the property at 1123 West Baltimore Street into a banquet hall. It also grants a to the property owner regarding the city's standard off-street parking requirements.

Key Facts

The ordinance permits the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a banquet hall at 1123 West Baltimore Street.
The property is located within the C-2 Zoning District.
The ordinance grants a variance to the property regarding off-street parking requirements.
The property is identified as Block 0217, Lot 012.
The ordinance includes a special effective date.
The ordinance was introduced on August 18, 2025.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 'variance' mean in this context?

A is an official permission to deviate from standard zoning rules, in this case, allowing the property owner to provide less off-street parking than the city code typically requires for a banquet hall.

What is the C-2 Zoning District?

C-2 is a zoning classification in Baltimore typically designated for commercial use, which allows for a variety of business activities.

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Parking Variance Usage

The ordinance highlights the use of legislative variances to bypass standard parking requirements for commercial conversions in C-2 districts.

1123 West Baltimore Street

Connected Entities

organizationBaltimore City Council“The legislative body that enacted the ordinance.”Map →

location1123 West Baltimore Street“The specific property subject to the zoning change.”Map →

Sources

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