Herdelin v. Greenberg

Opinion by

Judge Rogers,

In November 1971, Abe Greenberg, the appellee, applied to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Philadelphia for a variance from the use regulations of the city’s zoning ordinance so that he might construct seven contiguous retail stores in districts zoned for residential uses. In the course of the Board hearing, he agreed that he would not establish on his premises any place for the service of food or drink if the Board should so restrict its grant of a variance. Some persons from the neighborhood were present at the hearing, with counsel, opposing the…