Centennial Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision That Enabled Modern Zoning

By Anastasia Boden · SCOTUSblog · 2026-10-26

SCOTUSblog recounts the unconventional litigation history behind Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty, a landmark 1926 ruling that secured municipal authority to regulate land use. The case reached a pivotal turning point only after a desperate attorney tossed a telegram wrapped in

SCOTUSblog recounts the unconventional litigation history behind Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty, a landmark 1926 ruling that secured municipal authority to regulate land use. The case reached a pivotal turning point only after a desperate attorney tossed a telegram wrapped in