Zoning Archives - Nottingham MD

White Marsh-Cowenton Improvement Association: Dept. of Permits violated Baltimore County Code re: proposed crematorium

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—The White Marsh Cowenton-Improvement Association says it is seeking legal council after alleging that Baltimore County officials violated County Code last month with regard to a proposed Evans Funeral Chapel crematorium in White Marsh. Several public meetings have been held regarding the proposed crematorium and area residents and public officials have expressed concerns over the potential pollution and […]

Councilman Marks: More than 4,900 acres downzoned

Posted on August 28, 2024 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Councilman David Marks… On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. The Council increased the density or intensity of potential development on 145 acres. That means […]

Councilman Marks to block townhome rezoning in Perry Hall, lighten Philadelphia Road growth

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road corridor, he will recommend downzoning the site of the Evans Funeral Chapel to CB (Issue 5-063) and […]

Councilman Marks recommends downzoning in Darryl Gardens area

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend downzoning large properties in the Darryl Gardens area in White Marsh to limit future development and preserve open space. The issues are 5-099, 5-100, 5-101, 5-103, 5-104, 5-105, and 5-107. The changes would lower the intensity of development on 30 acres of residentially-owned property to DR […]

Councilman Marks recommends downzoning 18 acres in Fullerton area

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednseday announced that he will downzone the 18-acre property at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in the Fullerton area. The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process issue is 5-074. The current zoning designation is BR, one of the most intense commercial development classifications. Changing the zoning designation to OR-2 would remove numerous uses that are […]

Councilman Marks to recommend downzoning along Eastern Avenue

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced plans to downzone dozens of acres of land in the Eastern Avenue corridor to limit development in one of Baltimore County’s most sensitive areas. Councilman Marks will propose modifying the zoning on land to block intense development throughout the corridor. He will propose over 10 acres of Neighborhood Commons zoning; […]

Councilman Marks to recommend 275 acres to be downzoned in Middle River

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Thursday announced that he will support one of the largest downzoning efforts ever considered along the Wampler Road and Bengies Road corridors in Middle River. Councilman Marks will recommend that 125 acres be redesignated as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning, and that 150 acres be downzoned to DR 1, or one […]

Councilman Marks proposes protection of 370 acres near Hammerman Beach

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday announced that he will recommend that 370 acres of the peninsula south of Hammerman Beach be downzoned to RC 50. This is Issue 5-154, part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. The RC 50 zoning is among the most restrictive in Baltimore County. “Gunpowder Falls State Park and nearby areas are […]

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