Cervini v. Shorten

This is an article 78 proceeding brought to review a determination of the Board of Appeals of the Village of Garden City. The determination to be reviewed affirmed a *722decision of the building inspector of such village that a porch erected on the rear of the petitioner’s dwelling violated the provisions of Zoning Ordinance No. 29 of such village in that by erecting such porch the maximum permissible lot coverage of 25% was exceeded.

The premises of the petitioner are located in an R-6 Residence District under Zoning Ordinance No. 29 of the Village of Garden City. The provisions of section 500 of…