Damico v. Shelby Township

Judgment was entered on October 12, 1974 in Macomb County Circuit Court declaring Ordinance No. 57 of defendant township to be an invalid exercise of police power. Defendant appeals.

Plaintiffs are residents of the Township of Shelby and owners of certain residential real property therein. Defendant is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Michigan and situated in Macomb County.

On December 4, 1973, defendant adopted Ordinance No. 57, effective January 11, 1974, providing that concrete sidewalks may be required whenever a building permit is issued for a principal…