Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Valparaiso v. Sink

Statement on Appeal

Staton, J.

Linda Perez and Rogelio M. Perez obtained two variances on separate occasions. Both variances were granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals so that a garage built in violation of the minimum six foot side yard requirements could remain on the Perez’ premises. On the first occasion that the Perez’ petition for a variance was granted, Roberta K. Sink and Harry Sink appealed the granting of the variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals to the Porter Superior Court. This was done by filing a writ of certiorari as provided by statute. The Porter Superior Court’s judgment…