State ex rel. Casale v. McLean

McLean contends that the appellate court erred in granting the writ of mandamus. We disagree and affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

McLean first argues that the board acted beyond its authority in granting the variance. He reasons that the decision is null and void because, by granting a variance “amending” the How-land Township Zoning Ordinance, the board usurped the legislative functions reserved to the Howland Township Zoning Commission and/or the Board of Howland Township Trustees.

The appellate court found that the board did not lack authority to grant the variance. We agree.

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