Vogel v. City of Myrtle Beach

Chandler, Justice:

Daniel Augustine Vogel, Jr., (Vogel) brought this action to enjoin the City of Myrtle Beach (City) from enforcing certain building ordinances against him. The Circuit Court, holding the City’s attempt to enforce the ordinances violated equal protection, issued a permanent injunction.

We reverse.

FACTS

In May 1980, Vogel purchased an oceanfront home in Myrtle Beach. The City issued a building permit in August 1982 for the renovation of the house and the construction of additions. During construction, the City issued four “stop work” orders. Vogel petitioned the Circuit Court for…