Westminster Presbyterian Church v. Turner

DUFFY, Justice:

On application of the owner (petitioner) of the property located at 1502 Pennsylvania Avenue, the Wilmington Board of Adjustment authorized the operation thereon of a business described as “hairstyling” or “haircutting.” The property is located in a zoning area designated as “R-5-B,” a classification which permits medium density residences but not commercial use (with some exceptions not pertinent here). Neighborhood objectors proceeded by cer-tiorari to the Superior Court which affirmed the Board’s decision. This appeal followed.

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The Revised Building Zone Ordinance of the City…