City of Norton v. Sanders

Cacioppo, Presiding Judge.

Prior to March 1987, the city of Norton’s zoning was governed by Ordinance 102-1970. On February 23, 1987, council adopted a new zoning ordinance, Ordinance 51-1986, which became effective on March 26, 1987.

The new zoning ordinance was met with strenuous opposition. On July 27, 1987, an initiative petition was filed with the city clerk. In the general election held on November 3, 1987, the initiative passed, thus repealing Ordinance 51-1986. A dispute arose among council members as to what, if any, zoning regulations were in effect in Norton.

The city of Norton filed…