Griffin v. Town of Dedham

[¶ 1] Kevin Griffin appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court (Hancock County, Hjelm, J.) that affirmed the decision of the Town of Dedham’s Zoning Board of Appeals (Board) to deny Griffin’s application for a land use permit to build a single family dwelling. We disagree with what Griffin contends is the only correct way to interpret the Town’s Land Use Ordinance, and conclude that the Zoning Board correctly denied Griffin a building permit. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of the Superior Court.

[¶ 2] Kevin Griffin owns land on the shore of Phillips Lake in the Town of Dedham. He…