Legal Opinion
Vermont Baptist Convention v. Burlington Zoning Board
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided July 17, 1992No. 91-333PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Allen, CJ.
Plaintiff appeals a superior court judgment affirming a determination by the Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment that plaintiff’s use of its property constituted a permitted “semi-public” use under the City of Burlington zoning ordinance. We reverse.
Plaintiff serves Baptist Churches by providing program materials, publishing news magazines, and managing trust funds. Its business offices are located on the ground floor of the property at issue, where it has performed its administrative functions since 1967. The property is located in the “R-40” district under the zoning ordinance.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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