Town of Cameron v. Woodell

TIMMONS-GOODSON, Judge.

On 17 September 1993, Paul W. Woodell and Brenda H. Woodell (collectively, “the defendants”) signed a contract to purchase property in the town of Cameron. Prior to consummating the purchase, defendants informed the town clerk and mayor that they intended to sell used merchandise and automobiles on the property. The town clerk advised defendants that the property was not within the town’s zoning jurisdiction. Defendants subsequently obtained the necessary permits from Moore County.

On 6 October 1993, the town of Cameron adopted an ordinance that zoned as “residential…