Councilman Marks to recommend 275 acres along Franklin Square corridor for open space zoning

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on July 2 that he will recommend 275 acres of land along the Franklin Square Drive be designated as Neighborhood Commons zoning, which prohibits any development.

The open space zoning category was created under a law sponsored by Councilman Marks and has protected more than 4,000 acres of land in Baltimore County.

“This is the largest designation of Neighborhood Commons zoning in this region of Baltimore County,” Marks said. “The designation means that this land owned by government and other entities cannot be developed.”

Councilman Marks has initiated a review of more than 5,000 acres of land in the Fifth District as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process to preserve open space and ensure that development is compatible with communities.

This recommendation is the first announcement since the community public hearing on June 27.