Dempsey v. Newport Board of Adjustments

COMBS, Judge.

Charles W. Dempsey brings this appeal from an April 19,1995, order of the Campbell Circuit Court affirming a decision of the Newport Board of Adjustment. We reverse and remand the judgment with directions.

This appeal involves the termination of a nonconforming use existing under the City of Newport’s zoning ordinance. Nonconforming use is authorized by KRS 100.253, an enabling act, which provides, in part, as follows:(1) The lawful use of a building or premises, existing at the time of the adoption of any zoning regulations affecting it may be continued, although such use does…