Township of Warren v. Raymond

Prior to April, 1936, William Raymond established in its present location in Warren township, Macomb county, his business as a dealer in used automobile parts. A township ordinance which became effective March 6, 1937, provided that a license required to conduct a business of this nature would only be issued or reissued to an applicant upon the annual written consent of a majority of the property owners surrounding the premises to be used within a 500-foot radius; and the ordinance further provided a fine and/or imprisonment for its violation. It contains no provision for its enforcement by…