Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Baltimore County, MD (2026)
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Downtown Design Guide
Baltimore County's Downtown Towson (D.T.) District carries design guidelines under BCZR § 259.16.A.6 covering eight categories, from sustainability to signage, that the Design Review Panel and Department of Planning apply when reviewing redevelopment near the county's Towson seat.
Baltimore County: Downtown Towson Design Guidelines
Some RestrictionsBCZR § 259.16.A.6
6.Design guidelines. The purpose of the design guidelines for the Downtown Towson District is to provide clear, comprehensive guidance outlining the considerations the DRP and Department of Planning must undertake when reviewing and making recommendations about development in the Downtown Towson District. The guidelines acknowledge the evolving mixed-use, urban character of downtown Towson. The...
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