Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. case brief

Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., Supreme Court, 1926

1. Zoning regulations segregated the land uses throughout the city, in so doing they allegedly decreased the value of P’s property by 75%. P alleges the ordinance is unconstitutional b/c it denies the right of due process. Conflict over whether the City was acting beyond its State-authorized powers under the ZEA.
2. Holding: The state has the power to restrict the use of one’s property
3. Zoning regulations are only void IF: (1) they are arbitrary, and (2) have no substantial relation to the public health, safety, morals or general welfare.