The Abundant Housing Bill with Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey and Director of Advocacy Lisa May

Maryland REALTORS®’ CEO, Chuck Kasky, is joined by Baltimore City Councilman, Ryan Dorsey, and Maryland REALTORS® Director of Advocacy,  Lisa May, to discuss the historic limitations of single-family zoning that impedes new housing development and promotes exclusionary policies.

Councilman Dorsey explains his proposed Abundant Housing Bill  will seek to create diverse, affordable housing opportunities for all and foster economic growth for Baltimore City neighborhoods that face struggles with population density.

Abundant Housing Act For the purpose of amending certain provisions of the Baltimore City Zoning Code to promote increased development of low-density multi-family dwellings in certain residential districts; establishing standards for the conversion of single-family dwellings into low-density multi-family dwellings; establishing opportunities to increase density if a low-density multi-family dwelling is a certain distance from certain City amenities; amending certain permitted and conditional uses; amending certain bulk and yard standards; eliminating certain required off-street parking requirements; and defining certain terms.

For more legislation details please visit: https://baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5845395&GUID=14D78850-8A86-4317-AA8C-A9003052FFDB&Options=&Search=

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