Law & Amendments

Question 1

Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty (1926)

Answer 1

Upheld modern zoning as a proper use of police power. The Court found that the Village of Euclid’s zoning ordinance did not violate the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the 14th Amendment. Alfred Bettman filed an influential brief with the court.

Question 2

Golden v. Town of Ramapo (1972)

Answer 2

The Court upheld a growth management system that awarded points to development proposals based on the availability of public utilities, drainage facilities, parks, road access, and firehouses.

Question 3

Construction Industry of Sonoma County v. City of Petaluma (1975)

Answer 3

The Court upheld quotas on the annual number of building permits issued.

Question 4

Associated Home Builders of East Bay v. City of Livermore (1976)

Answer 4

The Court upheld a city ordinance that prohibited the issuance of new residential building permits until the sewage disposal, water supply, and local education facilities were in compliance with specified standards.

Question 5

Hadacheck v. Sebastian (1915)

Answer 5

The Court first approved the regulation of the location of land uses. The court found that a zoning ordinance in Los Angeles that prohibited the production of bricks in a specific location did not violate the Due Process and Equal Protection clauses of the 14th Amendment.