Friarsgate, Inc. v. Town of Irmo

Cureton, Judge:

In this equity action, Friarsgate sought to enjoin application of a new zoning ordinance enacted by the Town of Irmo (Irmo) that precluded its construction of a condominium project. Irmo appeals the trial judge’s granting of the injunction. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Friarsgate, a real estate developer, owns a tract of land located in the Town of Irmo in Richland County. Prior to April 15, 1980, Irmo had no zoning regulations and Friars-gate was free to use its property without limitation. In 1978 or 1979, Friarsgate began preparations to construct a condominium…