Scott v. Board of Adjustment

WILSON, Justice.

Two taxpayers brought an injunction proceeding against the City of Corpus Christi, its Board of Adjustment and Greater Corpus Enterprises, Inc., operator of Ramada Inn, to restrain maintenance of a sign authorized by the Board as a variance under the city zoning ordinance. Plaintiffs prayed that the Board’s decision and the permit issued thereunder be declared void. Summary judgment was rendered dismissing the action on the ground plaintiffs had no justiciable interest which would justify their prosecution of the suit. We affirm.

The zoning ordinance limits the size of…