City of Okoboji, Iowa v. Okoboji Barz

WIGGINS, Justice.

In this appeal, we must decide whether the proposed operation of a bar on lakefront property constitutes an unlawful expansion of a nonconforming use under a city’s zoning ordinance and a violation of the special use permits granted by the board of adjustment. The district court determined the proposed use of the property for a bar did not violate the city zoning ordinance or the special use permits. Because we disagree with the district court’s determination, we reverse the judgment of the district court and remand the case for the court to enter a permanent injunction…