Legal Opinion
Daro Realty, Inc. v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided September 7, 1990No. 88-737PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NEWMAN, Associate Judge:
Petitioners appeal an order by the Zoning Commission (“Commission”) rezoning a 14,-000 square foot parcel near Dupont Circle from R-5-B, medium density general residence, to R-5-C, medium-high density general residence. The parcel is owned by Intervenor, Fourways of Washington, Inc. (“Fourways”) and is the site of a national historic landmark building known as the Fraser Mansion, where Fourways operated a now defunct restaurant. Under the terms of the Commission’s order, the restaurant was to continue to operate, as before, under a lawful nonconforming use, and…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Citizens Ass'n of Georgetown, Inc. v. District of Columbia Zoning CommissionDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1979
- Dietrich v. District of Columbia Board of Zoning AdjustmentDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1972
- Palmer v. Board of Zoning AdjustmentDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1972
- Vestry of Grace Parish v. District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control BoardDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1976
- Rhema Christian Center v. District of Columbia Board of Zoning AdjustmentDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1986
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3Cited by6 opinions
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