City of Dallas v. Crownrich

McKAY, Justice.

This appeal involves the question whether a city which is considering changing the zoning in a certain area is required, as a matter of law, to issue a building permit, authorized under the city’s zoning ordinances, when the application for such permit is valid and complies with all the rules and regulations of the city.

The controversy involves the proposed rezoning of the area in and around Swiss Avenue in the City of Dallas. There are unique examples of early twentieth century residential architecture in the area, and Swiss Avenue itself is divided by a landscaped median.…