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Zoning

Appellate Court of Maryland
Jun 11, 2026

Appellate Court of Maryland: VEQ clause, unreasonable risk of harm, redevelopment

VEQ clause — unreasonable risk of harm — redevelopment

Jun 4, 2026

In the Matter of the Irmgard H. Hawkins By-Pass Trust v. Prince George’s County District Council

A.L.—Z.O.—Footnote Exceptions The District Council's disapproval of T.D.S.P. was affirmed, as the footnote exception relied upon was not applicable under the new zoning ordinance.

May 30, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF DEBORAH JACOBS

Zoning — Special exception — Violation of application process Deborah Jacobs appeals a decision by the Board of Appeals for Montgomery County that granted the Columbia Country Club an administrative […]

May 21, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF HRVC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Zoning — Residential use — Bias In this consolidated appeal, Appellant, HRVC Limited Partnership, is a real estate developer that petitioned to redevelop the Hickory Ridge Village Center, one of […]

May 21, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF CRAB CREEK CONSERVANCY, INC., ET AL.

Zoning — Forest conservation — Variance This appeal involves the Forest Conservation Act under Chapter 21.71 of the Code of the City of Annapolis (the “City Code”) and exemptions from […]

Feb 5, 2025

IN THE MATTER OF JACQUELYN HICKS, ET AL.

Zoning — Conditional use — Amended site plan This is an appeal from a judgment entered by the Circuit Court for Carroll County, reversing a decision by the Carroll County […]

Jan 28, 2025

ANN L. ZANG, ET AL. v. STEPHEN PEROUTKA, ET. AL.

Zoning — Variance — Reasonable accommodation The Town of Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals (“Board”) granted an application for variances from two zoning regulations, and reasonable accommodations under Title […]

Jan 21, 2025

VALLEYS PLANNING COUNCIL, INC., et al. v. 2627, LLC

Zoning — Development plan — Mootness This case involves a development plan by 2627, LLC (“Developer”) to build four single-family homes within the Caves Valley National Register Historic District (“CVNRHD”) […]

Dec 13, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF ROUTE 30 AUTO & TRUCK SALES, LLC.

Zoning — Nonconforming use — Discontinuation The “Pines Motel” operated for many years in the City of Crisfield as a “nonconforming use” under the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Read the opinion

Oct 24, 2024

CALVERT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS v. DAVID GILBERT

Zoning — Subdivision request — Administrative remedies In 2019, David Gilbert purchased a parcel of land located within an Agricultural Preservation District in Calvert County. He asked the County’s Planning […]

Oct 24, 2024

LUBNA KHAN v. MARY KENDALL

Zoning — Noise complaint — Kennel provisions This case stems from the dismissal of a complaint for failure to state a claim for which relief can be granted. Read the […]

Sep 23, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF FORREST MAYS, ET AL.

Zoning — Ordinance exemption — Standing Laura Townsend, appellant, appeals from an order of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County approving the decision of the City of Annapolis Planning […]