Village of Egg Harbor v. Sarkis

James Sarkis appeals a judgment upholding an assessment by the village of Egg Harbor related to his remodeling of an existing structure into a pub and restaurant. Sarkis argues that the ordinance under which the assessment was made is inapplicable to him and that the ordinance is unconstitutional. He also contends that the fine imposed against him for failure to pay the assessment was unreasonable. We reject these arguments and affirm the assessment.

The village cross-appeals that portion of the court's judgment striking down the provision of the ordinance allowing interest to be calculated on…