by David Marks | Mar 25, 2016 | Idlewylde, rezoning
I am pleased to announce that agreement has been reached with the Idlewylde Community Association on two issues as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, including one property that had once been proposed for a discount store. With the support of the Idlewylde...
by David Marks | Feb 16, 2016 | Charles Street, Cromwell Valley, Perry Hall Middle, rezoning, West Towson
If you live in the Fifth District, you may have received a letter in the mail about a zoning change. Zoning determines what can be built on a property. Every four years, the Baltimore County Council can rezone land, allowing anything from a farm to a major...
by David Marks | Oct 12, 2013 | Perry Hall, rezoning
A report prepared by the Baltimore County Auditor’s office shows a steep decline in residential building permits that would impact schools in the Perry Hall area. The study notes that between 2000 and 2010, Baltimore County approved 2,073 residential building permits...
by David Marks | Dec 16, 2012 | Indian Rock Park, rezoning, Seven Oaks
One of my priorities over the past two years has been to preserve open space in our communities. During the 2012 rezoning process, at my request, the Baltimore County Council applied open space zoning to 54 acres in Towson, 47 acres in Parkville, and 72 acres in Perry...
by David Marks | Nov 28, 2012 | Honeygo Park, open space, rezoning
During my second year on the Baltimore County Council, we passed several bills that will improve Baltimore County’s neighborhoods and help our families, including major reforms of the development process. But I am particularly proud of the work we are doing to...
by David Marks | Sep 24, 2012 | Chapel Hills Farm, Chapel Road, rezoning
Like hundreds of other families, we enjoyed the Perry Hall Apple Festival this weekend. Chapel Hills Farm and Nursery and the Perry Hall Improvement Association deserve a lot of credit for sponsoring such a wonderful, family-friendly event. Chapel Hills Farm and...
