Sims v. City of Alpharetta

Johnson, Judge.

F. Edward and Imogene Sims own a parcel of land in the City of Alpharetta which is zoned office and institutional (O-I). On May 9, 1987, the Simses leased the property to Rite-Way Foundations, Inc., a company engaged in the business of pouring concrete foundations. Within days of taking possession of the property, the city notified Rite-Way that they were in violation of O-I zoning regulations, specifically with respect to outside storage of heavy equipment, use of unpaved areas for parking, as well as other infractions. On June 2, 1987, the city issued a citation to Rite-Way,…