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* WARNING: THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL, INTRODUCTORY COPY OF THE BILL.
THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL
Introduced by: Councilmember Clarke
A BILL ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Title
Zoning - Display of Merchandise
FOR the purpose of allowing in the B-1 and B-2 Districts, to the extent authorized by an Urban Renewal Plan, the unenclosed display of certain merchandise; and generally relating to the use regulations applicable to business districts.
Body
BY repealing and reordaining, with amendments
Article - Zoning
Section(s) 6-205(d), 6-305(c)
Baltimore City Revised Code
(Edition 2000)
BY repealing and reordaining, without amendments
Article - Zoning
Section(s) 6-405(b), 6-505(b), 6-605(b)
Baltimore City Revised Code
(Edition 2000)
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Revised Code
Article - Zoning
§ 6-205. {B-1} General requirements.
(d) Uses to be enclosed; exceptions.
(1) In general.
Except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, business, servicing, processing, and storage uses must be located within enclosed structures.
(2) Exceptions.
This subsection does not apply to:
(i) off-street parking and loading; [and]
(ii) outdoor table service that is accessory to a restaurant use and has been approved by the Board; AND
(III) TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY AN APPLICABLE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, THE DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.
§ 6-305. {B-2} General requirements.
(c) Uses to be enclosed; exceptions.
(1) Except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, business, servicing, processing, and storage uses must be located within enclosed structures.
(2) This subsection does not apply to:
(i) off-street parking and loading; [and]
(ii) outdoor table service that is accessory to a restaurant use and has been approved by the Board; AND
(III) TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY AN APPLICABLE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, THE DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.
§ 6-405. {B-3} General requirements.
(b) Uses to be enclosed; exceptions.
(1) In general.
Except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, business, servicing, and processing uses must be located within enclosed structures.
(2) Exceptions.
This subsection does not apply to:
(i) off-street parking and loading;
(ii) outdoor table service that is accessory to a restaurant use and has been approved by the Board;
(iii) drive-in establishments; and
(iv) the display of merchandise for sale to the public.
§ 6-505. {B-4} General requirements.
(b) Uses to be enclosed; exceptions.
(1) In general.
Except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, business uses, storage uses, and the servicing, processing, production, cleaning, testing, or repair of materials, goods, or products must be located within enclosed structures.
(2) Exceptions.
This subsection does not apply to:
(i) off-street parking and loading;
(ii) outdoor table service that is accessory to a restaurant use; and
(iii) the display of merchandise for sale to the public.
§ 6-605. {B-5} General requirements.
(b) Uses to be enclosed; exceptions.
(1) In general.
Except as specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, business uses and the servicing, processing, production, cleaning, testing, or repair of materials, goods, or products must be located within enclosed structures.
(2) Exceptions.
This subsection does not apply to:
(i) off-street parking and loading;
(ii) outdoor table service that is accessory to a restaurant use;
(iii) drive-in establishments; and
(iv) the display of merchandise for sale to the public.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, That the catchlines contained in this Ordinance are not law and may not be considered to have been enacted as a part of this or any prior Ordinance.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, That this Ordinance takes effect on the 30th day after the date it is enacted.
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