Armstrong v. Mayor of Baltimore

JAMES R. EYLER, Judge.

We are asked to determine the meaning of “zoning action,” as used in Maryland Code (1957, 2003 Repl.Vol.), Article 66B, § 2.09(a)(1), which provides for judicial review of “zoning action” by the City Council of Baltimore. We will use this as an opportunity to clarify our prior decision, interpreting the same language, in MBC Realty v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, 160 Md.App. 376, 864 A.2d 218 (2004).

Douglas M. Armstrong, an appellant, and several other owners of residential properties in Baltimore City, 1 filed in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City a petition…