Corbly v. City of Colton

FOSHEIM, Justice.

This case involves an attempt to refer a planning and zoning ordinance of the City of Colton (City). The City finance officer refused, on advice of the City attorney, to conduct the election. Appellant, Shyrl Cor-bly, by this proceeding sought a writ of mandamus to force the election. The trial court refused the writ, and Mrs. Corbly has appealed. We affirm.

The Colton City Council adopted a comprehensive planning and zoning ordinance on March 16, 1977. Notice of adoption of this ordinance was published in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, a legal newspaper for the City of Colton,…