Marotta v. Board of Appeals of Revere

This is a bill in equity by way of appeal under G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 40A, § 21 (inserted by St. 1954, e. 368, § 2), 1 (incorrectly stated in the bill as under c. 40, § 30) from a decision of the board of appeals of the city of Revere granting a variance to Joseph A. DiNanno and Rocco DiNanno, who were joined as defendants by amendment, to permit them to build and operate dog kennels on property situated in an area zoned for residence. Dog kennels had been maintained on the subject property for many years, apparently under a misconception, by some or all concerned, as to the owner’s right to do…