Gartsu v. Zoning Bd. of Review of City of Woonsocket

This petition for certiorari seeks to quash a decision of the respondent board granting an application filed by a cafe to erect an addition to its building. The restaurant and bar operated by the applicant is a nonconforming use located on Mendon Road in an area zoned for residential purposes.

While sec. 4.71 of the Woonsocket zoning ordinance contains an express prohibition against the expansion of a nonconforming use, this court has ruled that relief from this provision is available by way of an application for a variance as provided by G. L. 1956, §45-24-19 (c). Tuite v. Zoning Board of…