Scholz v. Commissioners of Lincoln Park

Plaintiff is a lessee of certain premises situated on the west side of Sheridan road, a public highway in the City of Chicago. Defendant, the Lincoln Park Commissioners,' a municipal corporation, by virtue of a statute of the State and an ordinance of the City of Chicago is vested with jurisdiction over this street. It adopted an ordinance which provides:

“No private driveways shall be laid without a special permit issued therefor by the Commissioners. All such driveways shall be built from curb to lot line and shall be of the width and thickness and of the material and upon the grade and…