Legal Opinion
Korash v. Livonia
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 21, 1972No. 9; Docket 53,974PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, J.
The question here is one of statutory construction. Did the Legislature intend to authorize home-rule cities to enact zoning ordinances both by legislative action and initiative, or just by legislation?
We adopt the succinct statement of facts by the Court of Appeals:
"Plaintiffs are the owners of approximately 15 acres of land in the City of Livonia. In March 1969, the property was zoned to allow multiple dwellings or apartment houses. In March 1969, petitions were filed with the city clerk, pursuant to the charter of the City of Livonia, to amend the zoning ordinance of the City of Livonia.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Hurst v. City of BurlingameCalifornia Supreme Court · 1929
- Johnston v. City of ClaremontCalifornia Supreme Court · 1958
- Smith v. Township of LivingstonNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1969
- Clements v. McCabeMichigan Supreme Court · 1920
- City of Hazel Park v. Municipal Finance CommissionMichigan Supreme Court · 1947
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3Cited by20 opinions
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