· 4/1/1987
West Montgomery County Citizens Ass'n v. Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Citations
- 522 A.2d 1328
- 309 Md. 183
- 1987 Md. LEXIS 213
How courts have described this case
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- invalidating county’s exercise of power “in any manner other than that specifically authorized” by State law
- invalidating county’s exercise of power “in any manner other than that specifically authorized” by the enabling statute
- invalidating county’s exercise of power “in any manner other than that specifically authorized” by State law
- invalidating county’s exercise of power “in any manner other than that specifically authorized” by the enabling statute
- “[Montgomery] County enjoys no inherent power to zone or rezone, and may exercise that power only to the extent and in the manner directed by the Legislature”
- no trial-type hearing required in connection with the determination of legislative facts
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Judges: Murphy Smith
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