Ensign Bickford Realty Corp. v. City Council

Opinion

SCOTT, J.

The City of Livermore appeals from a judgment granting Ensign Bickford Realty Corporation’s petition for a writ of mandamus directing appellant city to reconsider Bickford’s rezoning application.

Respondent Bickford is the owner of a parcel of real property located in the northeast section of the City of Livermore. The property was. annexed by the city in 1968, and shortly thereafter was zoned “CN,” a classification permitting neighborhood commercial facilities. The CN zoning of the property was at all times consistent with the city’s general plan and was retained until June 3,…