MUNI-BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationIn Committee

Proposed Zoning Change for 1118 N Carey Street

Original title: Zoning – Conditional Use Conversion of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit to 3 Dwelling Units in the R-8 Zoning District – 1118 N Carey Street FOR the purpose of permitting, subject to certain conditions, the conversion of a single-family dwelling unit into 3 dwelling units on the property known as 1118 N Carey Street (Block 0055B, Lot 010), as outlined in red on the accompanying plat; and providing for a special effective date.

November 24, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

If approved, this ordinance will change the permitted density of the property at 1118 N Carey Street from one dwelling unit to three, affecting local housing capacity and neighborhood land use.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owner of 1118 N Carey Street

The owner is seeking permission to increase the number of dwelling units on their property.

Residents of the R-8 zoning district

The neighborhood density and land use regulations for the immediate area are subject to change based on this ordinance.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 24, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes allowing the conversion of a single-family home at 1118 N Carey Street into a three-unit residential building. The change is currently under review by the Land Use & Transportation Committee.

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes converting a single-family dwelling into a 3-unit dwelling.
The property is located at 1118 N Carey Street (Block 0055B, Lot 010).
The property is currently situated in an R-8 zoning district.
The conversion is subject to specific conditions outlined in the accompanying plat.
The ordinance was introduced on November 24, 2025.
The ordinance is currently in the 'In Committee' status.
The ordinance includes a provision for a special effective date.

Why It Matters

If approved, this ordinance will change the permitted density of the property at 1118 N Carey Street from one dwelling unit to three, affecting local housing capacity and neighborhood land use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?

It would allow the owner of 1118 N Carey Street to convert a single-family home into a three-unit building.

Is this change final?

No, the ordinance is currently in the Land Use & Transportation Committee and has not been passed.

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Discoveries

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Localized Density Increase

The ordinance represents a specific request to increase residential density within an existing R-8 district.

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Connected Entities

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

location1118 N Carey Street“The specific property subject to the proposed zoning conversion.”Map →

Sources

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