Modak-Truran v. Johnson

KITCHENS, Justice,

for the Court.

¶ 1. The Jackson City Council adopted two amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance, allowing the Fairview Inn, a bed and breakfast inn, to operate a restaurant. Certain neighbors opposed the amendments and appealed to the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County. Ultimately, the circuit court upheld the amendments, and the opponents of the amendments have appealed to this Court. Finding that the amendments constitute illegal spot zoning, we reverse the circuit court and render judgment here in favor of the appellants.

Facts

¶ 2. The Fairview…