Gaige v. City of Boise

McQUADE, Justice.

During 1952, appellant city, Boise, reestablished a zoning plan which categorized properties into six basic classes: 1 The “A” (Residence) Zone was the most strictly circumscribed use zone; the “F” (Unrestricted) Zone was the most permissive use zone. (Ordinance 1589). The zoning ordinance (1589) as re-enacted provided:

“The ‘A’ Residence Zone shall include all those parts of the City not specifically included within the limits of the other zones.” Boise City Code, § 11-3-1 (1965) (1952 Code, § 7-102).

Respondents own and occupy real property located on three lots in Block…