Village of Oakwood v. Clark Oil & Refining Corp.

The plaintiff village sought to enjoin the defendant automobile service station from selling “off the shelf” beverages and snack foods. The trial court granted that injunction on the ground that the village zoning code prohibits such activity at a service station in that zoning district. The service station appeals, arguing that the court incorrectly interpreted and applied the zoning laws. We agree, so we reverse that decision and remand the case for a determination of other zoning issues which the trial court did not reach.

I

The village’s complaint alleges that the service station is…