§ 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.