Kelly v. Zoning Board of Review

This petition for certiorari was brought to review a decision of the zoning board of review of the city of Providence denying the petitioner’s application for an exception authorizing the extension of a nonconforming use now being conducted in a building located on lot 54 of assessor’s plat 6 on Hope street in that city. This property is presently in a residential R-2 zoning classification. The writ issued, and pursuant thereto the respondent board certified to this court the records of the proceedings in the case.

It appears therefrom that petitioner, a funeral director, owns the Hope street…