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BMZA denies reconsideration request for front‑yard setback on appeal record
Summary
The BMZA voted to deny a motion to reconsider a previously approved front‑yard variance after staff told the board the petitioner's arguments repeated issues raised at the original hearing and did not meet the narrow statutory grounds for reconsideration.
The Baltimore Municipal Zoning Appeals board on May 20 denied a petition for clarification or reconsideration of a front‑yard variance decision that had approved a 20‑foot front setback where the zoning code required 25 feet.
Becky Witt, executive director of BMZA staff, reviewed the reconsideration request and advised the board that the petition raised three…
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