Sebastian-Voor Properties, LLC v. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT

This planning and zoning case involves the interaction between zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, preliminary subdivision plans or plats, final plats, and private property rights. The main issue before us is whether a governmental entity, which previously improperly permitted development of a subdivision in a manner contrary to applicable zoning statutes and regulations, is now equitably estopped from denying further improper development. We agree with the Court of Appeals’ conclusion that equitable estoppel should not apply in this case and, thus, we…