City v. Family Trust, N300-193 (2002)

DECISION

This is an appeal from a May 15, 2000 decision of the City of Newport Municipal Court. The Gullison Family Trust (Defendant) appeals the Municipal Court's imposition of a five thousand (5000) dollar fine for violating § 17.04.050(A)(2)(b) of the Newport Zoning Ordinance, specifically, the placement of a second dwelling unit on the property without the proper permits. See Newport Municipal Court Complaint. In its decision, the Municipal Court found that the Defendant had maintained a second dwelling unit in violation of the Newport Zoning Ordinance. The Defendant now seeks reversal of…