Farrell v. City of Auburn

[¶ 1] Michael A. Farrell appeals from a judgment entered in the Superior Court (Androscoggin County, Delahcmty, J.) pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 80B affirming a decision by the City of Auburn Board of Appeals (Board) that upheld a “Notice of Violation/Order to Correct” issued by the City’s Code Enforcement Officer. Because we conclude that the Board’s decision in this matter was advisory in nature and not subject to judicial review, we vacate the judgment of the Superior Court and remand with instructions to dismiss Farrell’s Rule 80B claim and to proceed with the other independent claims…