Full Case Name
Todd GREEN, et al., Appellants-Petitioners, v. HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS and Joyce Holmes, Appellees-Respondents
Date
07-18-2006
Court
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Jurisdiction
Indiana
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Incident Location
Center Township, IN
Disputed Act
Property owner sought to build a banquet hall in agricultural zoning district. Neighbors objected to property owner's petition based on adverse effects to property values, increased traffic volume, community endangerment, and increased noise and light pollution. The Hancock County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) granted the property owner a special exception for construction. Neighbors sought judicial review; Circuit Court affirmed; neighbors appealed.
Holding
BZA did not act outside of its statutory authorization. The proposed facility was an acceptable commercial recreational use for zoning ordinance special exception.
Disposition