DRAFT NEW ZONING MAP PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

The City's Department of Planning is now ready to launch the next phase of the citywide zoning update, the release of DRAFT zoning maps. These maps accompany the DRAFT new Zoning Code released in June 2010. Planning needs input on their early version DRAFT zoning maps from property owners, neighborhood associations, developers, business owners and anyone else interested in the physical redevelopment of Baltimore. After the workshops, they will prepare a revised draft of both the text and maps for release in spring 2011.

At each workshop listed below, there will be a brief presentation on the DRAFT new Zoning Code and the approach to mapping. Following the presentation there will be draft maps placed around the room for review and plenty of time for discussion, comments and questions. The DRAFT code is the result of over two years of work and numerous public meetings; now we can all discuss how this proposed Code might impact your property and other parcels in your neighborhood.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS. The PRESENTATIONS ARE ALL FROM 6-8 PM and will be repeated at all meetings, so please attend the most convenient date for you and forward this invitation to others.

NOVEMBER 16TH

Cristo Rey High School

420 South Chester Street

The school is located on Chester between Eastern and Bank Street

NOVEMBER 22ND

Department of Planning

417 East Fayette Street, 8th floor

NOVEMBER 30TH

Baltimore Polytechnic High School-Cafeteria

Cold Spring Lane and Falls Road - enter on West Cold Spring Lane and park in front of school and use main entrance

DECEMBER 2ND

Morgan State University

University Center/ Student Center Room 210

On Hillen Road, south of East Cold Spring Lane

Park in garage behind the building; enter from East Cold Spring Lane

No RSVP needed, but we would greatly appreciate it if you could let us know if you plan to attend by clicking here. This will help to ensure a more productive workshop for all.
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DRAFT NEW ZONING CODE COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED

In June 2010 the Department of Planning released the DRAFT new Zoning Code text. Since then we have held eight major public presentations and discussions around the City. Hundreds of citizens have attended; read the document online or at a library and/or have sent us comments, concerns and suggestions. To broaden the opportunity for public input, we have extended the time to receive comments on the first draft to December 15, 2010.

To review the DRAFT code, previous presentations and other supporting material and to comment on the DRAFT text, please visit http://www.rewritebaltimore.org/. The DRAFT maps will also be available on the web later in December, after the public meetings.

For questions, email or call 410-396-PLAN

Copies of the text are available at the reference desk in all Enoch Pratt Libraries.