Ripps v. City of Tucson

OPINION

LACAGNINA, Judge.

The sole issue on appeal is the reconciliation of A.R.S. §§ 9-462.01(E) and 462.04(G) 1. We hold that A.R.S. § 9-462.-*34504(G) governs the validity and effectiveness of all zoning ordinances where the required number of protests are lodged by adjacent property owners, and we therefore affirm the judgment of the trial court in favor of the City of Tucson.

George R. Ripps and Paula E. Ripps applied to the City of Tucson for rezoning of a parcel of land from SR (suburban ranch) to R-3, a classification that would permit the construction of apartments. The request for R-3 zoning…