Frank Griswold v. Homer Board of Adjustment, John Smith, Norma Smith, Terry Yager, Jonnie Yager, and Rick Abboud

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court reversed the superior court’s ruling that Frank Griswold lacked standing to appeal a zoning decision and vacated the award of attorney’s fees. The Court held that Griswold is a “person aggrieved” under Homer City Code §21.03.040, requiring only a minimal showing of adverse effect, and remanded for reconsideration by the Board of Adjustment. Justice Bolger dissented, arguing that aggrievement is a factual question requiring substantial harm.