Gasoline Service Station—“Any premises or structure: (1) That is used for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels, oils, and accessories; and (2) At which: (i) Repair service is incidental; and (ii) No alcoholic beverages are sold.”63
Figure : Zones permitting Gasoline Service Stations in Baltimore City
Zone
|
Description
|
Permitted?
|
Conditions, etc.
|
B-1
|
Neighborhood Business District
|
Conditionally
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As part of a Business PUD
|
B-2
|
Community Business District
|
Conditionally
|
Requires board approval
|
B-3
|
Community Commercial District
|
Conditionally
|
Requires board approval
|
B-4
|
Central Business District
|
Conditionally
|
Requires board approval
|
B-5
|
Central Commercial District
|
Conditionally
|
Requires board approval
|
M-1
|
Industrial District
|
Conditionally
|
As part of an Industrial PUD
|
M-2
|
Industrial District
|
Conditionally
|
Requires board approval
|
M-3
|
Industrial District
|
Conditionally
|
Requires board approval
|
O-R
|
Office-Residence District
|
Conditionally
|
As part of an O-R PUD
|
R-1
|
Single-Family Residence
|
Conditionally
|
As part of a Residential PUD
|
R-4
|
General Residence
|
Conditionally
|
As part of a Residential PUD
|
R-6
|
General Residence
|
Conditionally
|
As part of a Residential PUD
|
R-7
|
General Residence
|
Conditionally
|
As part of a Residential PUD
|
R-8
|
General Residence
|
Conditionally
|
As part of a Residential PUD
|
Source: Zoning Code of Baltimore City
Gasoline service stations are not permitted as a matter of right, conditional use, or special exception in the listed zones:
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M-1 Industrial District,
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O-R Office-Residence District,
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OS Open Space District,
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R-1 Single-Family Residence District,
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R-10 General Residence District,
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R-1A Single-Family Residence District,
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R-1B Single-Family Residence District,
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R-2 General Residence District,
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R-3 Single-Family Residence District,
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R-4 General Residence District,
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R-5 General Residence District,
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R-6 General Residence District,
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R-7 General Residence District,
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R-8 General Residence District, and
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R-9 General Residence District.
Gas stations are also prohibited in zoning districts with restricted development due to potential hazards and environmental protection:
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CHZ Coastal Hazard Zone,
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F1 Floodway,
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F2 Floodway Fringe,
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F3 Approximated Flood Plain,
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HFZ Harbor Flood Zone,
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Resource Conservation Area,
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Waterfront Industrial Area, and
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Waterfront Revitalization Area.
Below are the requirement for board approval for each zone allowing,
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§6-308 Conditional uses—Board approval required. “In a B-2 District, conditional uses that require Board approval are as follows: [(13) Gasoline service stations.]”64
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§6-408 Conditional uses—Board approval required. “In a B-3 District, conditional uses that require Board approval are as follows: (1) As in a B-2 District (unless it is a permitted use under § 6-406).”65
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§6-508 Conditional uses—Board approval required. “In a B-4 District, conditional uses that require Board approval are as follows: (1) As in a B-2 District (unless it is a permitted use under § 6-506).”66
§6-608 Conditional uses— Board approval required. “In a B-5 District, conditional uses that require Board approval are as follows: (1) As in a B-3 District (unless it is a permitted use under § 6-606).”67
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§7-307 Conditional uses— Board approval required. “In an M-2 District, conditional uses that require Board approval are as follows: [(4) Gasoline service stations.]”68
Figure : §10-405 Parking Space Requirements for Gasoline Service Stations
Commercial Use
|
Spaces Required
|
Gasoline Service Stations
|
2 spaces per service bay, plus recommended spaces by Board after review of plans
|
Car Washes
|
1 per 6 employees, 1 per manager/owner, 10 per washing lane, plus “stacking spaces” as required by Dept. of Public Works
|
Source: Zoning Code of Baltimore City
Figure : Allowed Gasoline Service Station Signage in Baltimore City
§11-420
|
Requirements
|
Oil Company Sign
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1 non-illuminated or illuminated sign, not to exceed 80 sf, may not project more than 18 in across street.
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Other Incidental Signs
|
No limit on quantity, illuminated or non-illuminated, combined area of signs may not exceed 80 sf, may not project higher than roof line or over street line
|
§11-510
|
Requirements
|
Oil Company Sign
|
1 non-illuminated or illuminated sign, not to exceed 64 sf, not to exceed 20 ft in height, may not project more than 1 ft across street.
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Other Incidental Signs
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No limit on quantity, illuminated or non-illuminated, combined area of signs may not exceed 64 sf, may not project higher than roof line or over street line
|
Source: Zoning Code of Baltimore City
Figure : Bulk Regulations—Minimum Setbacks and Floor Area Ratios (FAR)
Zone
|
Front (ft)
|
Rear (ft)
|
Sides (ft)
|
From Road (ft)
|
Abutting Other Zone (ft)
|
Max FAR
|
B-2-1
|
20
|
30
|
10
|
15
|
N/A
|
0.8
|
B-2-2
|
0
|
30
|
10
|
0
|
N/A
|
2.5
|
B-2-3
|
0
|
30
|
10
|
0
|
N/A
|
5.0
|
B-2-4
|
0
|
0
|
10
|
0
|
N/A
|
7.0
|
B-3-1
|
20
|
30
|
10
|
15
|
N/A
|
0.8
|
B-3-2
|
0
|
30
|
10
|
0
|
N/A
|
2.5
|
B-3-3
|
0
|
30
|
10
|
0
|
N/A
|
5.0
|
B-4-1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
8.0
|
B-4-2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
9.0
|
B-5-1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
8.0
|
B-5-2
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
14.0
|
M-2-1
|
30
|
30
|
10
|
15
|
Residence or Office-Residence: 20
|
2.0
|
M-2-1S
|
10
|
30
|
10
|
10
|
Residence or Office-Residence: 20
|
2.0
|
M-2-2
|
20
|
30
|
10
|
10
|
Residence or Office-Residence: 20
|
5.0
|
M-2-3
|
0
|
0
|
10
|
0
|
Residence or Office-Residence: 20
|
8.0
|
M-3
|
10
|
0
|
10
|
10
|
Residence or Office-Residence: 10
|
6.0
|
Source: Zoning Code of Baltimore City
Within Baltimore City’s zoning code is Title 14, subtitle 4, detailing the removal of gasoline service stations. Baltimore City emphasizes the importance of regulating removal of gasoline stations because the City considers gasoline service stations a conditional use in all zoning districts due to the transient demand for gasoline service stations in certain locations as land is developed and markets change.69 Other counties may reference this issue under sections on abandonment of gasoline stations.
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