Trever v. Sterling Heights

The plaintiff operated an earth removal and landfill business in the Township of Sterling Heights for approximately 30 years. The governing board thereof, in 1965, enacted two ordinances governing such businesses, being ordinances number 81 and 82. These in turn were accepted by the city when it adopted a charter on July 1, 1968.

Prior thereto the plaintiff did, in fact, receive a permit for a period of one year beginning with April 1, 1968. Thereafter, he deposited the sum of $150 with the city clerk, but did not furnish the engineering data required by the ordinances. The permit to continue…