Berea Music v. the City of Berea, Unpublished Decision (12-5-2002)

JOURNAL ENTRY and OPINION.

{¶ 1} This case came to be heard upon the accelerated calendar pursuant to App.R. 11.1 and Loc.R. 11.1, the record from the lower court, the briefs, and the oral argument of counsel.

{¶ 2} Plaintiff-appellant Berea Music (store) appeals the trial court's dismissal of its appeal from the Berea Municipal Planning Commission (Planning Commission). We find merit to the appeal and reverse and remand.

{¶ 3} Berea Music is a small music store located in the City of Berea. The owner of the store filed an application to allow placement of an additional sign on the store. The…