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Zoning Change for 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street and Adjacent Lot

Original title: Rezoning – 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street and Block 6543A, Lot 001B FOR the purpose of changing the zoning for the properties known as 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street (Block 6543A, Lot 001A) and Block 6543A, Lot 001B, as outlined in red on the accompanying plat, from the I-2 Zoning District to the C-2 Zoning District; and providing for a special effective date.

April 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This rezoning changes the legal land-use designation for these properties, which dictates the types of businesses and developments permitted at these locations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners of 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street and Block 6543A, Lot 001B

The permitted land uses for their properties have been changed from industrial to commercial.

Nearby residents and businesses

The types of commercial or industrial activities allowed to operate in their immediate vicinity have changed.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance changes the zoning classification for two specific properties in Baltimore from I-2 (General Industrial) to C-2 (Community Commercial). The change applies to 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street and the adjacent lot identified as Block 6543A, Lot 001B.

Key Facts

The zoning for 4188 ½ O’Donnell Street (Block 6543A, Lot 001A) is changed from I-2 to C-2.
The zoning for Block 6543A, Lot 001B is changed from I-2 to C-2.
The properties are defined by the red outline on the ordinance's accompanying plat map.
The ordinance includes a special effective date.
The ordinance is officially enacted under file number 25-0127.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the change from I-2 to C-2 mean?

I-2 is a General Industrial zoning district, while C-2 is a Community Commercial zoning district. This change shifts the permitted uses of the land from industrial activities to commercial activities.

Where can I see the exact boundaries of this change?

The boundaries are outlined in red on the map that accompanies the ordinance document.

Why It Matters

This rezoning changes the legal land-use designation for these properties, which dictates the types of businesses and developments permitted at these locations.

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Discoveries

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Industrial to Commercial Conversion

The ordinance reflects a transition of land use from industrial (I-2) to commercial (C-2), which is a common pattern in urban redevelopment.

4188 ½ O’Donnell Street

Connected Entities

location4188 ½ O’Donnell Street“Property subject to rezoning”Map →

organizationBaltimore City Council“Legislative body that enacted the ordinance”Map →

locationBlock 6543A, Lot 001B“Property subject to rezoning”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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