Baltimore County Zoning Is Broken
By June Piper-Brandon, Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Baltimore County Zoning Is BrokenIf local zoning worked, Maryland wouldn't be short 590,186 homes needed for both its current and future population.The problem is restrictive land-use policies and outdated zoning rules that favor big, expensive houses - homes out of reach for most Marylanders.It's no surprise that 70% of Marylanders believe their elected officials aren't doing enough to fix the housing crisis. This shortage is costing the state billions in lost revenue. My clients and I have experienced this crisis firsthand. I have a 1/4 acre lot listed for sale in Baltimore County. It is currently under contract, and we have appeared 3 times before the zoning commission for a variance. We have an appeal date on February 18. The buyer, a local builder, plans to purchase the lot and bui...
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