City of Newport v. Gordon 01-387 (2002)

DECISION

This is an appeal from an August 28, 2000 decision of the City of Newport Municipal Court. Richard Gordon (Defendant) appeals the Municipal Court's imposition of a five thousand (5000) dollar fine for violating § 17.04.050(A)(1) of the Newport Zoning Ordinance, specifically, the changing of roof material without the approval of the Historic District Commission (Commission). See Newport Municipal Court Complaint. In its decision, the Municipal Court found that the Defendant had changed roof material in violation of the Newport Zoning Ordinance. The Defendant now seeks reversal of the…