Trent v. German Township Board of Zoning Appeals

Frederick N. Young, Judge.

Lawrence E. Trent and his wife, Bessie L. Trent (“the Trents”), appeal from the decision of the common pleas court that affirmed the decision of the German Township Board of Zoning Appeals denying the Trents their application for a conditional use permit and a variance to allow for building of an additional house in land zoned for agricultural use. Because the decision and opinion of the trial court so thoroughly analyzes the existing state of the law applicable to this matter and the grounds for its decision, we set forth the opinion and decision of Judge John W.…