PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Thursday that a public meeting would be held to discuss a proposed development project that would increase the number of homes along the Chapel Road corridor. The project, known as Perry Hall Chapel Estates, would require a zoning change to proceed.
Marks, a Republican who represents Perry Hall, stated that the development would bypass current zoning laws that he helped put in place to preserve the area’s rural character. The project is proposed for an undeveloped area zoned for a maximum of 12 homes due to environmental constraints. The developer’s plan would more than double that number.
In a statement, Marks described Chapel Road as one of the last major double-lane routes in Perry Hall with “rural characteristics and a hilly terrain.” He cited previous efforts to mitigate traffic, including the construction of Honeygo Boulevard, and pointed to his work during rezoning to downzone much of the corridor to the lowest possible level of one house per acre.
“I grew up traveling this corridor and have taken action to preserve its character,” Marks said. He also noted that the construction of Honeygo Elementary School and a new middle school, combined with the downzoning, has helped reduce school overcrowding in the area.
The proposed development is a Planned Unit Development (PUD), which requires Baltimore County Council approval to move forward.
A community input meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Perry Hall Library. Marks will be unable to attend due to a conflicting council meeting but will be represented by his senior aide, Bradley Lang.
Marks said he will not make a final decision on the project until after the meeting, stating that his office will review the meeting minutes and Lang’s notes, as well as comments from residents.
“The developer and property owner have the right to submit an application and make a case; residents have the right to comment and make their opinions known,” Marks said.
