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Special Investments, Inc. v. Alachua County

Citations: 671 So. 2d 245; 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 3727; 1996 WL 161300Docket: No. 95-3947

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; April 9, 1996; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The petition for writ of certiorari challenges a final order from the Circuit Court of Alachua County regarding a rezoning issue. Petitioners argue that the Circuit Court did not apply the correct law in its decision. The court disagrees with this assertion and denies the petition. The ruling is supported by precedent established in Board of County Commissioners v. Snyder, 627 So.2d 469 (Fla. 1993). Judges BOOTH, JOANOS, and BENTON concur with the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Application of Precedent in Rezoning Cases

Application: The court's decision is based on precedent, specifically the case of Board of County Commissioners v. Snyder, which guides judicial review in rezoning matters.

Reasoning: The ruling is supported by precedent established in Board of County Commissioners v. Snyder, 627 So.2d 469 (Fla. 1993).

Denial of Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Application: The court concludes that the Circuit Court correctly applied the law, resulting in the denial of the petition for writ of certiorari.

Reasoning: The court disagrees with this assertion and denies the petition.

Standard of Review for Rezoning Decisions

Application: The court affirms that the standard of review applied by the Circuit Court was correct and consistent with legal precedent.

Reasoning: The petition for writ of certiorari challenges a final order from the Circuit Court of Alachua County regarding a rezoning issue.