Board of Adjustment of the City of San Antonio v. Nelson

Petitioner Jones applied to the San Antonio Board of Adjustment in October 1977 for a nonconforming use permit. The Board granted the permit over the objections of respondents Nelsons, residents in the affected neighborhood. On writ of cer-tiorari to the District Court, summary judgment was rendered reversing the decision of the Board of Adjustment and setting aside the nonconforming use permit. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed. 577 S.W.2d 783.

Jones has owned the lot in question since 1969. On the lot was located her sign man ufacturing company which began business in 1969. The land was…