Smith v. City of Brookfield

The zoning ordinance involved, originally adopted by the town of Brookfield and later adopted by the city of Brookfield when the area involved in this litigation was incorporated within the city in 1954, provides in part:

“Whereas, the town board of supervisors of the town of Brookfield deem it necessary in order to provide adequate light, pure air, and safety from fire and other dangers, to conserve the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the township, to avoid congestion in the public streets and highways and to promote the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare, all…