Pincus v. Power

Opinion i;v

Mr. Justice Bell,

Appellant-plaintiffs are the owners of six parcels of ground situate on the east side of Stenton Avenue at its intersection with the north side of Johnson Street in the City of Philadelphia. The lots have a total frontage of 185 feet and a depth of 100 feet. Plaintiffs sought and were refused a variance — hence this appeal.

Plaintiffs purchased this property on March 30, 1935, at which time it was and still is zoned “C” Residential. Under “C” Residential Zoning, the land can be used for detached or semi-detached dwellings or multiple dwellings. Plaintiffs sought a…