Baltimore Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Baltimore held 1 public meeting covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (100% approval rate).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 4308-4312 Hayward Avenue

Approved.

Rezoning of four parcels at 4308, 4310, 4312 Hayward Avenue and Lot 31 from R5 to TOD1 to facilitate 250 units of condos, townhomes, and multifamily rental with first floor commercial near Rogers Avenue Metro Station. Applicant is Bull Rogers Station LLC (Wynn Willis). Properties are within quarter mile of Metro station in TOD Opportunity Zone.

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Rezoning and Conditional Use at 6101 Boley's Lane

Approved.

Rezoning from OIC to IMU2 and conditional use for commercial composting facility at DPW Eastern Transfer facility site. Project includes new composting facility, upgrades to drop-off center, new employee parking. Required for $4 million EPA grant to be expended by August 2027.

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Rezoning at 3605 Hickory Avenue

Approved.

Rezoning from R7 to IMU1 for Baltimore Spirits Company liquor distillery with accessory tasting room. Property is formerly industrial building in Hamden near 36th Street (The Avenue). Applicant is Chase Hoffberger of 3605 Hickory Avenue LLC. Building has been vacant for over a decade.

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Conditional Use for Live Entertainment at 1421 Ridgeley Street

Approved.

Conditional use authorization for live entertainment at Checkered Spot Brewing taproom in C4 zoning district. Petitioner is Judy Neff of Checkered Spot Properties LLC. Located in Camden Carroll industrial area near stadiums.

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Rezoning at South Haven Street/Crescent Street

Approved.

Rezoning of two lots from I2 to C2 for DJBL Crescent LLC. Properties are former railroad right-of-way between South Haven Street and Crescent Street intersection, north of O'Donnell Street Bridge. Intent is to develop attached single family dwellings similar to adjacent Brewers Hill and Greektown neighborhoods.

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Hartford Road Overlay District

Approved.

Establishment of overlay district along Hartford Road from Argonne Drive to city limits, approximately 500 feet on either side. Allows multifamily dwellings in all residential districts, modifies commercial use regulations, eliminates off-street parking requirements, and imposes pedestrian-oriented design standards including prohibition on new curb cuts. Affects approximately 1,800 properties. Petitioned by Councilman Ryan Dorsey.

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Zoning Changes

• R5 → TOD1 at 4308, 4310, 4312 Hayward Avenue and Lot 31 (Bull Rogers Station LLC (Wynn Willis))
• I2 → C2 at South Haven Street/Crescent Street parcels (former railroad right-of-way) (DJBL Crescent LLC)
• OIC → IMU2 at 6101 Boley's Lane (Baltimore City DPW)
• R7 → IMU1 at 3605 Hickory Avenue (3605 Hickory Avenue LLC (Chase Hoffberger))
• Various (R3, R5, R6, C1, C2, C3, OR1, IMU1) → Hartford Road Overlay District at Hartford Road corridor (Argonne Drive to city limits, 500 feet either side) (Councilman Ryan Dorsey)

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• commercial: 56 instances
• residential: 42 instances
• industrial: 39 instances
• rezoning: 37 instances

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