Marren v. Gamble

Tbe General Assembly has delegated to tbe legislative body of a municipality tbe power to promulgate zoning regulations “for tbe purpose of promoting bealtb, safety, morals, or tbe general welfare of tbe community.” G.S. 160-172.

G.S. 160-173 is in these words: “For any or all said purposes it may divide tbe municipality into districts of sucb number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out tbe purposes of this article; and within sucb districts it may regulate and restrict tbe erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land.…