zoning power
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From 277 U.S. 183 - Nectow v. City of Cambridge · 1928Most cited · 1,012 citing opinions
The governmental power to interfere by zoning regulations with the general rights of the land owner by restricting the character of his use, is not unlimited, and, other questions aside, such restriction cannot be imposed if it does not bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare.