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Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.
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Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. | |
Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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Citation | |
Date decided | November 22, 1926 |
Facts
Starting in the early 1900s, local governments began to regulate economic and real estate activities.
Zoning laws in the United States began to restrict land uses.Procedural History
SCOTUS grants certiorari in the Ambler Realty Co. v. Village of Euclid, Ohio case.
Issues
Do zoning regulations constitute an unconstitutional deprivation of property?
Holding
Zoning regulations are usually constitutional so long as they aren't arbitrary or unreasonable.
Rule
Zoning regulations must be justified on the basis of
- public health
- safety
- morals
- general welfare.
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