Eggebeen v. Sonnenburg

Zoning by municipalities is allowed under sec. 62.23 (5), Stats., now numbered sec. 62.23 (7), and sec. 62.23 (5) (a), Stats. 1939, provides that “such regulation is declared to be for public health, safety and welfare.” That section also permits the amendment of zoning ordinances. The main question presented is whether the amendment adopted by the common council is justified as being in the interests of public health, safety, or welfare. The facts of this case were apparently considered by the members of the planning commission and the common council to show that the restriction by which the…