Court Opinion

ID: 9847866
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-09-24 04:08:59.935368+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T09:17:41.114841
License: Public Domain

Herd, J.:
I respectfully dissent. Cities and counties are statutorily charged with the responsibility for urban planning. Regulations pertaining to zoning and building codes were enacted by the city pursuant to the city’s power to control such planning. There should be no exemptions. The majority opinion creates one. Appellant pays no local taxes. In spite of the fact the city is required to inspect buildings and furnish initial sewer, water and electrical service installation and fire and police protection all at no cost to the State of Kansas, appellant objects to obtaining a building permit and paying an inspection fee. I believe appellant should conform to the building code. I would affirm the trial court.