Maryland Metals, Inc. v. Harbaugh

Properly before us, this case would have presented the interesting question of whether the appellant, Maryland Metals, Inc., “is engaged in the ‘... recycling of automotive components’ ” or operates a “junkyard” as that term is defined by Washington County Zoning Ordinance, art. 28, § 28.35. The issue, however, is not before us for the reasons stated infra.

In 1973, Washington County adopted a zoning ordinance. One effect of the ordinance was to place the business of the appellant in a residential area. Thus, the appellant’s business was, by operation of law, converted into a non-conforming…