City of Dallas v. Haworth

CRAMER, Justice.

In 1929 the City of Dallas enacted its original comprehensive zoning ordinance. At that time the National and State Constitutions prohibited the sale of intoxicating liquors. The ground floor of 311 North Collett Street was then being used as a cafe, restaurant, or tea room, the second floor as a residence. After beer was legalized, the City, under such original ordinance, adopted a general policy of granting beer licenses and wine permits for use in connection with cafes and restaurants located in local retail districts or districts of lower classification, as well as in…