The Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals of Baltimore City convened on January 20, 2026, to review several conditional use applications and variances primarily related to neighborhood commercial establishments, urban agriculture, daycare centers, and telecommunications facilities. Key discussions included the approval of a retail grocery store with restrictions on tobacco sales, a hydroponic urban agriculture project, and multiple daycare centers seeking conditional use approval and variances for lot area and bulk regulations. The board emphasized compliance with zoning codes, safety measures such as security cameras and lighting, and community impact considerations like parking and drop-off logistics. Additionally, a telecommunications monopole replacement was reviewed with attention to safety fall zones and community outreach. The board generally approved the applications with conditions to ensure public safety and harmony with zoning intent.

Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals; January 20, 2026