County of Lake v. Courtney

OPINION

GARDEBRING, Judge.

This is an appeal from the trial court’s judgment denying appellant’s request for injunctive relief forcing respondent to remove or move respondent’s cabin on Lake Superior. The trial court concluded respondent’s actions constituted remodeling as defined in the relevant Lake County ordinance and therefore no zoning permit or variance was required. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

FACTS

Respondent James Courtney owned a one-story cabin that did not conform to the 75-foot setback requirements of the relevant Lake County zoning ordinance. The structure was…