Merry v. Zoning Board of Adjustment

Waters, J.,

This matter is before the court on appeal from the issuance by the zoning board of adjustment of a certificate for use of the subject premises as a medical center and one-family dwelling. The issue, as we see it, is whether the proposed use is one prohibited by subsection 14-203(1) (c) of the Code of General Ordinances of Philadelphia or is a use permitted by the provision of subsection 14-203 (2) (c) allowing a medical center when a board of adjustment certificate is obtained.

The subject premises, 6070 City Line Avenue, are located in a district zoned “A” residential, the use…