Elliott v. City of Clawson

Plaintiff is the owner of property located within the city of Clawson, a home-rule city. Before June 6, 1967, plaintiff’s property was zoned for single family use. On that date, the city amended its zoning ordinance and rezoned plaintiff’s property for the use of multiple family residences.

Pursuant to the applicable provisions of the city charter, referendary petitions were filed seeking to suspend the amending of the ordinance pending repeal by the city council or final determination by the electors. Before the council acted on the petitions, however, a preliminary injunction was issued by…