Tohr Industries Corp. v. Zoning Board of Appeals

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alexander, J.

Petitioner Tohr Industries Corp. owns an unimproved parcel in the City of Long Beach. In 1941, the land was zoned for a residential use. By resolution dated July 28, 1954, respondent, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Long Beach, granted a variance to the previous owner permitting the construction of a building "to be used for business purposes as permitted in a Business 'A’ District”. Petitioner purchased the land in 1982 with the intention of using it for such a permitted commercial purpose. The Building Commissioner initially advised petitioner…