Klyman v. City of Troy

The plaintiffs brought this action seeking a writ of mandamus compelling the defendants to issue a building permit so that a service station could be constructed. Plaintiffs’ property is located in an area zoned B-l. Prior to 1966 service stations were permitted in areas zoned B-l. On July 25, 1966, the City of Troy attempted to amend its zoning ordinance to exclude service stations from B-l districts. On September 23, 1970, the trial court granted the plaintiffs a partial summary judgment holding that the amendment was invalid because of defects in the manner in which it was adopted. One…