Village of Sister Bay v. Hockers

The trial court entered judgment in favor of the Village of Sister Bay and against John and Irene Hockers for violations of Sister Bay’s municipal zoning ordinance. The violations consist of a violation of the setback requirement from the highway, a violation of the setback requirement from high water, the making of structural alteration without a permit, and the enlargement of a nonconforming structure. 1 The trial court assessed a $1,000 forfeiture that would be reduced to $500 if the Hockers removed the violations by July 15, ,1981. Sister Bay appeals from the judgment and contends that…