Willdel Realty, Inc. v. New Castle County

HERRMANN, Justice:

This appeal involves the validity of ordinances, enacted by the New Castle County Council, rezoning a certain parcel of land on Kirkwood Highway. The appeal arises from the denial by the Court of Chancery of the property owners’ petition that the County Council be enjoined from changing the zoning classification. Opinion below at 270 A.2d 174.

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The land involved, consisting of approximately 27 acres, was purchased in 1965 at which time it was designated-R=2 (a general “holding” classification for an undeveloped area) under the New Castle County Zoning Code. On December 30,…