DeMoss v. Borough of Watchung

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Bodine, J.

The writ in this case brings up for review the failure of the Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Watchung to grant a variance in a district known as the rural district. This district is the highest type of residential classification. The area requirements are 60,000 square feet together with side and rear yards and height requirements not necessary for us to consider at this time. The lot in question is a little more than two-thirds of the required area.

The hardship shown was that the lot may not be used for residence purposes in its…