Scharf v. Borough of Ramsey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Perskie, J.

These consolidated cases, styled on petition for a declaratory judgment and on certiorari, present two orders sought to be reviewed. Each order has for its source plaintiff’s asserted right to his continuation of the nonconforming use of his building or structure (R. S. 40 :55-48) as a two-family housekeeping unit.

On March 10th, 1936, the Borough of Ramsey enacted a zoning ordinance. The premises in question, No. 30 Franklin Terrace, was designated to be in Zone "A” Residence which restricts, as far as is here pertinent, the continuation or…