Brandt v. Pewaukee Town Board

Certiorari. In 1938 the town of Pewaukee enacted a zoning ordinance which expressly recognizes the right of a property owner to continue an existing lawful use of his premises although such use does not conform with the provisions of the ordinance, but such nonconforming use shall not be expanded. Also, if such nonconforming use is discontinued for twelve consecutive months, future use of the premises must conform to the zone requirements. The ordinance gives the Town Board the power to grant permits for nonconforming uses for three years with further power to grant one-year renewals of the…