City of Miami Beach v. First Trust Co.

On Rehearing

The City of Miami Beach adopted an ordinance zoning the City into what it elected to term "Use Districts and Area Districts." The lands of the Firestone estate involved in this litigation fell in Use District R-AA limited to single family residences only. The lands adjacent to these lands on the South fell in Area District 15, known as a multiple family district and could be used for all family purposes, including hotels and apartment houses. The lands were purchased when the city was young, a large residence and other buildings were constructed thereon and for years it was used…