Harrington v. City of Biddeford

McKUSICK, Chief Justice.

This appeal follows from a judgment of the Superior Court (York County, Brennan, J.), that affirmed a decision of the Biddeford Zoning Board of Appeals. On appeal the plaintiffs, Robert and Jacqueline Harrington, challenge the Board of Appeals’ interpretation of two provisions of the Biddeford Zoning Ordinance that govern the setback requirements for houses built in the single family coastal residential zone.

Defendant Diane Johnson owns a lot at 5 Ocean Spray Avenue in Biddeford’s single family coastal residential zone. The Hill- mans live on one side of the Johnson…