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Baltimore County Comprehensive Zoning Map Process CZMP 2020

Baltimore County Council lightens development on more than 557 acres of residentially-zoned land in Perry Hall, Carney

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—With the adoption of the 2020 Comprehensive Zoning Maps, the Baltimore County Council has downzoned more than 557 acres of land in the Fifth District, acting on recommendations from Councilman David Marks. Approximately 88 percent of residentially-zoned land considered by the Council was downzoned this year. By contrast, about 40 acres were increased in development intensity, and 30 […]

Councilman Marks: more senior housing, less traditional development

Posted on July 24, 2020 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Councilman David Marks: Today, more than 25 percent of Baltimore County’s population is estimated to include senior citizens. Put another way, there are more seniors than school-age children. The growth of our senior population is occurring throughout the United States, but especially in Baltimore County. Our housing, unfortunately, does not reflect that dynamic. […]

Water rescue reported in Perry Hall

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—A rescue operation was under way in Perry Hall/Kingsville on Friday night. At around 9 p.m., the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company swiftwater was involved in a rescue operation on the Great Gunpowder Falls at Pot Rocks, according to Councilman David Marks. Rescuers were reportedly accessing both Belair Road and Anvil Court off of Forge Road. The victim was […]

County Council passes legislation to better shield Forge Road from BGE substation

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD —At its last meeting on January 21st, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that better shields the Forge Reserve community from a proposed expansion of the BGE substation near Forge Road. Among other features, the legislation requires quality architectural standards; the screening of rooftop equipment; monumental road signage only; decorative fencing; a […]

Councilman Marks: Forge Road water project to begin

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The Forge Road water line project has been completed. UPDATE: Councilman Marks has provided an update on this project. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that work was about to begin on the new Forge Road water line, a project that was the focus of a community meeting earlier this […]

Councilman Marks initiates zoning changes to protect Perry Hall Manor, eastern Perry Hall

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has initiated zoning changes to protect the rural character of Perry Hall Manor and eastern Perry Hall near Interstate-95. Under the proposal, the land east of Schroeder Avenue currently zoned DR 2 (two houses per acre) would drop to DR 1 (one house per acre). This is the lowest zoning permitted in the […]

Gas station robbed in Perry Hall

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Police are on the scene of a Sunday evening armed robbery in Perry Hall. At around 6:45 p.m., an armed individual robbed the Shell station located in the 9000-block of Belair Road, near Forge Road. The Baltimore County Police Department aviation unit is searching the surrounding area. The suspect reportedly fled on foot. Police have not yet released […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Town Square in Perry Hall, Councilman Marks tours facility [PHOTOS]

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Town Square is ready for its unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Perry Hall. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m. and is by invitation-only. Town Square is an immersive, reminiscence adult day center that offers unique interactive programs for seniors. Resembling a classic, small town from the 1950s, Town Square is designed to […]

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