Exxon, Inc. v. City of Frederick

Under the zoning ordinance of the City of Frederick, in effect at the time of these proceedings, “automobile service stations” are permitted as a “conditional use” in an area zoned B-3 (General Business District) provided approval of the City’s zoning board of appeals (Board) is first obtained. The áppellant, Exxon, Inc. (Exxon), obtained such approval on May 18, 1976 for property located on the north side of U. S. Route 40 (a state highway) and the west side of the entrance from U. S. Route 40 to the Frederick County Square Shopping Center. The Board conditioned its approval, however, upon…