Clouser v. City of Norman
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
393 P.2d 827 (Okla. 1964)
Relevant factsFree
The City of Norman (plaintiff) annexed land and prohibited oil and gas drilling on it by ordinance; Olive Clouser (defendant) owned ten acres on the annexed land, on which her family were the sole residents, and leased drilling rights to Diversified Oil Investments (defendant), which began drilling. The City sued for an injunction against the drilling, arguing the ordinance was valid, and the trial court granted the injunction; the defendants appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a local government's zoning authority may be used to prohibit oil and gas drilling on private property if the drilling is not inconsistent with the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the community.