Nelson v. Goddard

Plaintiffs and defendants own adjoining parcels of land in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Each couple occupies a residence on their parcel. In July, 1968, defendants began construction of a combination garage-carport adjacent to their residence. Immediately, plaintiffs filed suit to enjoin the construction, alleging that the garage was in violation of the front and side setback restrictions imposed by the Cheboygan County Interim (Short-Term) Zoning Ordinance (hereinafter the Interim Ordinance). Defendants concede that the garage is situated 1 foot from plaintiffs’ property and 14 feet from the…