Town of Stevenson v. Selby

CRAWLEY, Judge.

In February or March 1999, William Selby and his business partner, Charles William Hall, entered into a contract to purchase some property located in the Town of Stevenson (the “Town”) upon which to construct an office for their real estate business. The property, which fronted U.S. Highway 72, was zoned for residential use, so Selby sought either a variance or to have the property rezoned for light business use. After consideration by the Town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, Selby’s request was denied. He then brought a declaratory judgment action in the circuit court against…