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Prince William Bd. of Cnty. Supervisors v. Archie

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided August 9, 2018No. Record 171030Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION BY JUSTICE S. BERNARD GOODWYN

In this appeal, we consider whether the circuit court erred when it found that an automobile graveyard was a lawful nonconforming use, because the use began prior to the enactment of the county's zoning ordinances and had not been discontinued.

BACKGROUND

On August 13, 2015, Henry Archie, Jr. (Archie) applied for a "verification of a nonconforming use (automobile graveyard)" on three contiguous parcels in Prince William County (the County): 13059 Minnieville Road (Parcel 20), 13065 Minnieville Road (a.k.a. 2421 Davis Ford Road) (Parcel 20A), and 13069…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Lee v. SpodenSupreme Court of Virginia · 2015
  2. Donovan v. Board of Zoning AppealsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1996
  3. Dick Kelly Enterprises v. City of NorfolkSupreme Court of Virginia · 1992
  4. County of Fayette v. CossellCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
  5. Board of Supervisors v. BooherSupreme Court of Virginia · 1987

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