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BMZA denies after‑the‑fact variances for enclosed patio at 50 East Montgomery Street

Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals (BMZA) · December 5, 2025
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Summary

The BMZA denied requests for multiple variances for a large, unpermitted glass‑and‑steel enclosed patio in Federal Hill after planning and neighbors documented lack of permits, apparent continued use during a stop‑work order, safety concerns and impacts on adjacent properties.

The Baltimore Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals denied multiple variance requests for an after‑the‑fact enclosed patio at 50 East Montgomery Street, concluding the application failed to meet the legal standards for practical difficulty and would be injurious to adjacent property owners.

Planning staff recommended disapproval, noting the structure is a large, permanent enclosed addition within the Federal Hill/CHAP district built without prior…

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