Hecht-Dann Construction Co. v. Burden

Young, J.:

This is an application for a peremptory order of mandamus to compel the respondent building inspector to approve a set of plans and to issue a building permit thereon. The permit is refused solely upon the ground that the proposed building violates the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the city of Mt. Vernon, in so far as a portion of the building is to be in the zone known as “ residence B ” zone, and the plans do not provide for a set-back of twenty-five feet from all property lines.

The property of the petitioners on which it is proposed to erect the building in question is…