Cushman v. City of Racine

Zoning power is granted to municipalities by sec. 62.28 (7), Stats. Pursuant to this grant of police power a municipality for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals or the general welfare of the community may regulate and restrict buildings in height and size, the percentage of the lot which they may occupy, the size of yards, open spaces, density of population and the location and use of buildings and land for trade, industry, residences, or other purposes. Such an ordinance is to be liberally construed in favor of the municipality by the express provisions of the section. Amendment…