Legal Opinion
City of Livonia v. Department of Social Services
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided September 23, 1982No. Docket 59727, 59728PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Per curiam
In two cases, the City of Livonia joined with individual landowners of the city in challenging the use by the Department of Social Services (hereafter DSS) of residences as adult foster care homes. Their challenges were rejected in the trial courts and they bring separate appeals by right. The cases have been consolidated on appeal. To begin, we address the numerous issues germane to both cases.
We reject plaintiffs’ claim that, with the repeal of 1972 PA 287, the Legislature ended the specific exemption from zoning ordinances for state licensed residential facilities. In doing so, we agree…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Bellarmine Hills Ass'n v. Residential Systems Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1978
- Lamb v. City of MonroeMichigan Supreme Court · 1959
- Malcolm v. ShamieMichigan Court of Appeals · 1980
- Jayno Heights Landowners Ass'n v. PrestonMichigan Court of Appeals · 1978
- Montiy v. Civil Service BoardMichigan Court of Appeals · 1974
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3Cited by7 opinions
- City of Livonia v. Department of Social ServicesMichigan Supreme Court · 1985
- Craig v. BossenberyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1984
- Guardian Photo, Inc v. Department of TreasuryMichigan Court of Appeals · 2001
- City of Livonia v. Department of Social ServicesMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983
- Greentrees Civic Ass'n v. PignatielloMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983
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