Defense of a Challenge to a ZBA’s Determination to Grant a Use Variance

Hodgson Russ successfully defended the ZBA before the Supreme Court, Erie County and the Fourth Department. The applicant sought a use variance to permit commercial parking in a residential area, across the street from his commercial operation. The ZBA applied the factors for granting a use variance and issued a written decision. After nearby residents challenged the ZBA’s determination granting the use variance on several grounds.