The purpose of this title is to set out the use regulations and the bulk and yard regulations for Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts.

(a) Residential development.

In the districts described in this subtitle, residential development is limited to 1 single-family dwelling unit per lot.

(b) Residential conversions.

In any of the districts subject to this title, the conversion of a single-family dwelling to a multi-family dwelling is prohibited.

The R-1A Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 2 acres in areas of countryside character, where environmental sensitivity is required during development to preserve natural features and where transportation access is more limited.

The R-1B Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 1 acre in areas of countryside character, where environmental sensitivity is required during development to preserve natural features and where transportation access is more limited.

The R-1C Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on large lots of at least 21,780 square feet in areas of established low density development.

The R-1D Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for low density neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 14,520 square feet.

The R-1E Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 9,000 square feet.

The R-1 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 7,300 square feet.

The R-2 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for residential neighborhoods that accommodate both detached and semi-detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 square feet.

The R-3 Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods of detached dwellings located on lots of at least 5,000 square feet.

The R-4 Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning District is intended for neighborhoods that accommodate detached and semi-detached dwellings located on lots of at least 3,000 square feet.

Only those uses of land listed in Table 8-301: Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts – Permitted and Conditional Uses are allowed within these zoning districts.

Table 8-401: Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Districts – Bulk and Yard Regulations sets forth the applicable bulk and yard regulations for these zoning districts.

(a) Measurement methodologies.

Measurement methodologies are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 3 {"Measurement Methodologies"} of this Code.

(b) Exceptions and requirements.

Exceptions and requirements are as set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 4 {"Exceptions and Requirements"} of this Code.

The Detached and Semi-Detached Residential Zoning Districts are also subject to the standards listed in this subtitle.

Standards governing accessory structures and uses are set forth in Title 15, Subtitle 5 {"Accessory Structures and Uses"} of this Code.

On-site development standards are set forth in Title 15 {"Site Development Standards"} of this Code.

Standards governing off-street parking and loading are set forth in Title 16 {"Off-Street Parking and Loading"} of this Code.

All developments of the type described in § 4-405 {"Design Review: Applicability"} of this Code must comply with the applicable design standards required by the Baltimore City Design Manual.

All landscaping and screening must comply with the requirements of the Baltimore City Landscape Manual.

Standards governing signs are set forth in Title 17 {"Signs"} of this Code.

Standards governing temporary uses are set forth in Title 14, Subtitle 4 {"Temporary-Use Standards"} of this Code.