Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals Hearing; April 7, 2026

The Board of Municipal & Zoning Appeals for Baltimore City convened on April 7, 2026, to hear various zoning and variance cases. Due to a medical emergency, only three board members were present, requiring unanimous votes to approve appeals. Several cases were postponed, including 26-037 and 26-062, with written testimony accepted for the latter until the rescheduled hearing on May 5. The board considered extension requests for development projects at 101 North Pison Park Avenue and Denmark Avenue, granting 24-month extensions based on progress and good cause. Key zoning appeals included conditional use approvals for a community center with accessory uses at 1025 East Monument Street, a variance for a motorized roll-up shutter at 2408 East Patterson East Baltimore Street, a lot area variance to restore three dwelling units at 1822 West Avenue, and conditional use plus lot area variance for a driving school at 4121 East Lombard Street. The board approved all these requests, citing compliance with zoning codes, lack of opposition, and alignment with public interest and city plans. The meeting emphasized procedural clarifications due to limited quorum and encouraged negotiation among parties to avoid contentious outcomes.