Gowan v. Ward County Commission

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] David Gowan appeals from a judgment affirming the Ward County Commission’s decision to deny his request to change the zoning of his land from agricultural to residential. Because the Ward County Commission’s denial of Gow-an’s request is supported by substantial evidence and is not arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable, we affirm.

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[¶ 2] In 2005 Gowan purchased land west of Minot in Burlington Township that was zoned agricultural. The land is located about one-quarter mile downrange from a law enforcement firing range. A private shooting range and a private archery…