American National Bank & Trust Co. v. City of Rockford

American National Bank & Trust Company of Rockford, as Trustee of Trust 68-4826, hereinafter “plaintiff,” petitioned the City of Rockford, hereinafter “defendant,” for a special use permit to allow plaintiff to use the subject property in two ways: (1) a portion was to be used for light industry; and (2) a portion was to be used as a restricted landing area for airplanes. The plaintiff’s request, however, was denied by the city council of Rockford.

The plaintiff then brought a declaratory judgment action in the trial court, requesting that defendant’s ordinance be declared null and void as…