Legal Opinion
Kitras v. Zoning Administrator
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided February 20, 2009PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSpina, J.
The plaintiffs in this declaratory judgment action are trustees of two real estate trusts that own two parcels of land in the town of Aquinnah (town) on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Pursuant to G. L. c. 40A, § 6, fifth par., and G. L. c. 111, § 127P, they seek to use and enjoy their property in accordance with the local zoning bylaws and health regulations that were in effect at the time they filed preliminary subdivision plans for the land. In addition, the plaintiffs request a declaration that the designations of two “districts of critical planning concern” (DCPCs) by the Martha’s…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Sturges v. Town of ChilmarkMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
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