Updegrave v. Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

Dr. William Updegrave and his wife Sara Jane (appellants) sought a variance from the Philadelphia *453Zoning Board of Adjustment (Board) so that they might convert their property, located at 417 West School House Lane in Philadelphia, from a dentist’s office and residence, a permitted use in the applicable E-10A district, to a two-apartment dwelling, a use which is not permitted in E-10A zones. The Board twice rejected appellants’ request, and the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County affirmed the Board. Appellants then pursued their appeal to this Court.

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