Maryland § 10-302

§ 10-302.

    Zoning regulations adopted by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City under this subtitle shall:

        (1)    be in accordance with the plan;

        (2)    be designed to:

            (i)    control street congestion;

            (ii)    promote health, public safety, and general welfare;

            (iii)    provide adequate light and air;

            (iv)    promote the conservation of natural resources;

            (v)    prevent environmental pollution;

            (vi)    properly manage growth and development; and

            (vii)    promote or facilitate adequate transportation, water, sewerage, schools, recreation, parks, and other public facilities; and

        (3)    include reasonable consideration for:

            (i)    the character of the district or zone and its suitability for particular uses;

            (ii)    the conservation of the value of buildings and other structures; and

            (iii)    encouragement for orderly development and the most appropriate use of land throughout Baltimore City.