Possible Zoning Changes in Baltimore City

Overlea’s city residents may want to be aware of legislation being discussed by the Baltimore City Counsel. City ordinance 25-0066 hopes to address the housing shortage in Baltimore City by allowing homeowners to develop multi-family units from their single family dwellings in low-density, residential communities. This legislation would eliminate zoning requirements and parking minimums. The number of units would be determined by the size of the lot and building structure. Overlea is considered R-3 and R-4 zoning which would allow homes with 3000 square feet of dwelling and between 3000 and 5000 square feet of lot size to become a dwelling with 4 family units. Public input for this legislation has been closed since December, but community members are encouraged to reach out to our councilperson, Danielle McCray, at 410-396-4808 or Danielle.McCray@baltimorecity.gov with questions or concerns.