Tripp v. Zoning Board of Review of City of Pawtucket

This is a petition for certiorari to review the decision of the zoning board of review of the city of Pawtucket, now the board of appeals, denying the petitioner’s application for an exception or a variance under the zoning ordinance to permit him to establish a funeral home in a residential area. Pursuant to the writ the pertinent records have been certified to this court.

It appears therefrom that Henry S. Jablecki and his wife are the owners of lot numbered 902 on assessors’ plat No. 18. This property, which is improved by a one-family dwelling, is located at the northwest corner of Newport…