1916 Delaware Tavern, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Adjustment

KELTON, Senior Judge.

INTRODUCTION

These are seven consolidated appeals from seven identical orders entered by Judge Bernard J. Avellino of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County (trial court). The basic issue presented in these cases is whether the trial court improperly held that, due to the Liquor Code’s1 comprehensive regulation of all aspects of the liquor industry, the City of Philadelphia (City) was entirely precluded from attempting to apply Section 14-1605 of its Zoning Code to liquor licensees who provide adult entertainment.

We hold that the City’s Zoning Code was not…