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zoning violation in Rhode Island

13 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2012 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Vinagrogreen
ri · 1981 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1983–2012
2 sentences

2012See, e.g., Aptt v. City of Warwick Building Department, 463 A.2d 1377, 1378 (R.I.1983) (stating that the sole issue before the Court was “whether or not [the] defendant, who ha[d] been convicted of a zoning violation, ha[d] a right to a de novo trial by jury in the Superior Court”); State v. Vinagro, 433 A.2d 945, 945-46 (R.I.1981) (stating that one of the defendant’s arguments on appeal was that the statute authorizing direct review of the District Court’s judgment by way of certiorari, in the context of an animal cruelty charge, violated the defendant’s right to a jury trial).

2012It is well established that “a jury trial is required for those defendants who have been convicted of a violation that is ‘criminal in nature.’ ” Aptt, 463 A.2d at 1378 (quoting Vinagro, 433 A.2d at 949 ).

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Aptt v. City of Warwick Building Departmentgreen
ri · 1983 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See, e.g., Aptt v. City of Warwick Building Department, 463 A.2d 1377, 1378 (R.I.1983) (stating that the sole issue before the Court was “whether or not [the] defendant, who ha[d] been convicted of a zoning violation, ha[d] a right to a de novo trial by jury in the Superior Court”); State v. Vinagro, 433 A.2d 945, 945-46 (R.I.1981) (stating that one of the defendant’s arguments on appeal was that the statute authorizing direct review of the District Court’s judgment by way of certiorari, in the context of an animal cruelty charge, violated the defendant’s right to a jury trial).

2012In Aptt, 463 A.2d at 1379 , we concluded that the zoning violation at issue was “not commensurate with a finding of ‘criminal in nature’ for purposes of determining whether or not a jury trial is warranted.” We distinguished the zoning violation at issue in Aptt from the animal cruelty conviction that had been at issue in the earlier Vinagro case.

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Primiano v. Town Council of Town of Warrengreen
ri · 1975 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Id. at 450, 347 A.2d at 415 -16 .

2010Id. at 450, 347 A.2d at 415 -16 .

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Zeilstra v. Barrington Zoning Board of Reviewgreen
ri · 1980 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See Zeilstra v. Barrington Zoning Bd. Of Review , 417 A.2d 303 (R.I. 1980). *Page 1

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Clift v. Narragansett Television L.P.green
ri · 1996 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998The defendant may not be held liable “when he has done no more than insist on his legal rights in a permissible way, even though such insistence is likely or even certain to annoy, disturb, or inconvenience [plaintiff] or even cause [plaintiff] to suffer some emotional distress.” Champlin, 478 A.2d at 989 ; see also Clift, 688 A.2d at 813 ; Restatement (Second) Torts, § 46 cmt. g, at 76.

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Marteg Corp. v. ZONING BD. OF REVIEW, ETC.green
ri · 1981 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998P. 80(b) ("[a] copy of the complaint shall be served . . . upon all other parties to the proceeding to be reviewed"); see also Marteg Corp. v. Zoning Board of Review, 425 A.2d 1240 , 1242 (R.I. 1981); Caran v. Freda, 108 R.I. 748 , 752, 279 A.2d 405 , 408 (R.I. 1971) ("In order to benefit from the rule, we deem it necessary that the record of the zoning board show that the individuals who appeared at the zoning hearing are there as adversaries of the appellants").

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Caran v. Fredagreen
ri · 1971 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998P. 80(b) ("[a] copy of the complaint shall be served . . . upon all other parties to the proceeding to be reviewed"); see also Marteg Corp. v. Zoning Board of Review, 425 A.2d 1240 , 1242 (R.I. 1981); Caran v. Freda, 108 R.I. 748 , 752, 279 A.2d 405 , 408 (R.I. 1971) ("In order to benefit from the rule, we deem it necessary that the record of the zoning board show that the individuals who appeared at the zoning hearing are there as adversaries of the appellants").

1998P. 80(b) ("[a] copy of the complaint shall be served . . . upon all other parties to the proceeding to be reviewed"); see also Marteg Corp. v. Zoning Board of Review, 425 A.2d 1240 , 1242 (R.I. 1981); Caran v. Freda, 108 R.I. 748 , 752, 279 A.2d 405 , 408 (R.I. 1971) ("In order to benefit from the rule, we deem it necessary that the record of the zoning board show that the individuals who appeared at the zoning hearing are there as adversaries of the appellants").

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Tuite v. Zoning Board of Review of Woonsocket green
ri · 1962
2 sentences

2009Tuite , 95 R.I, at 14 , 182 A.2d at 313 .

1991Tuite v. Zoning Board of Review of Woonsocket, 95 R.I. 12 , 182 A.2d 313 (1962).

21991–2009
Amico's Inc. v. Mattos green
ri · 2002
1 sentence

2010It is true that "public health concerns must support the regulation of liquor and victualing establishments." Amico's Inc. v. Mattos , 789 A.2d 899 , 905 (R.I. 2002).

12010–2010
Toohey v. Kilday green
ri · 1980
1 sentence

2008First, Appellant argues that the Planning Board's Advisory opinion raises some doubt as to whether the Applicant's request would be consistent with the character of the surrounding area and with the comprehensive plan. *Page 11 Additionally, Appellant contends that under Toohey v. Kilday , 415 A.2d 732 , 737 (R.I. 1980), a lay witness at a zoning hearing cannot testify to whether a proposed dwelling would conform with the general character of the surrounding area.

12008–2008
Dresser v. A. T. & G., Inc. green
ri · 1977
2 sentences

2006These representations do not appear to be in dispute. 10 See also Lombardi v. Kooloian, 560 A.2d 951 , 952 (R.I. 1989) (citing Coderre, 103 R.I. at 578 , 239 A.2d at 730 -31 , with approval); Dresser v. A.T.G., Inc., 118 R.I. 66 , 67-68 , 372 A.2d 67 , 68 (1977) (invalidating a zoning decision in part because "[s]everal of the individuals participating in the decision on remand had been members of the original board, but were not members of the presently constituted zoning board.). 11 Upon any further review, should the parties not be able to agree otherwise, this Court will determine whether

2006These representations do not appear to be in dispute. 10 See also Lombardi v. Kooloian, 560 A.2d 951 , 952 (R.I. 1989) (citing Coderre, 103 R.I. at 578 , 239 A.2d at 730 -31 , with approval); Dresser v. A.T.G., Inc., 118 R.I. 66 , 67-68 , 372 A.2d 67 , 68 (1977) (invalidating a zoning decision in part because "[s]everal of the individuals participating in the decision on remand had been members of the original board, but were not members of the presently constituted zoning board.). 11 Upon any further review, should the parties not be able to agree otherwise, this Court will determine whether

12006–2006
Coderre v. ZONING BD. OF PAWTUCKET green
ri · 1968
2 sentences

2006These representations do not appear to be in dispute. 10 See also Lombardi v. Kooloian, 560 A.2d 951 , 952 (R.I. 1989) (citing Coderre, 103 R.I. at 578 , 239 A.2d at 730 -31 , with approval); Dresser v. A.T.G., Inc., 118 R.I. 66 , 67-68 , 372 A.2d 67 , 68 (1977) (invalidating a zoning decision in part because "[s]everal of the individuals participating in the decision on remand had been members of the original board, but were not members of the presently constituted zoning board.). 11 Upon any further review, should the parties not be able to agree otherwise, this Court will determine whether

2006These representations do not appear to be in dispute. 10 See also Lombardi v. Kooloian, 560 A.2d 951 , 952 (R.I. 1989) (citing Coderre, 103 R.I. at 578 , 239 A.2d at 730 -31 , with approval); Dresser v. A.T.G., Inc., 118 R.I. 66 , 67-68 , 372 A.2d 67 , 68 (1977) (invalidating a zoning decision in part because "[s]everal of the individuals participating in the decision on remand had been members of the original board, but were not members of the presently constituted zoning board.). 11 Upon any further review, should the parties not be able to agree otherwise, this Court will determine whether

12006–2006
Lombardi v. Kooloian green
ri · 1989
1 sentence

2006These representations do not appear to be in dispute. 10 See also Lombardi v. Kooloian, 560 A.2d 951 , 952 (R.I. 1989) (citing Coderre, 103 R.I. at 578 , 239 A.2d at 730 -31 , with approval); Dresser v. A.T.G., Inc., 118 R.I. 66 , 67-68 , 372 A.2d 67 , 68 (1977) (invalidating a zoning decision in part because "[s]everal of the individuals participating in the decision on remand had been members of the original board, but were not members of the presently constituted zoning board.). 11 Upon any further review, should the parties not be able to agree otherwise, this Court will determine whether

12006–2006
Mendonsa v. Corey green
ri · 1985
1 sentence

2002Mendonsa v. Corey, 495 A.2d 257 , 260 (R.I. 1985) Review of the Zoning Board's Decision Plaintiff raises a number of arguments on appeal, including that the Board did not have jurisdiction to hear the Batons' appeal; that the Batons' appeal was untimely; that the weight of the record evidence indicates that Plaintiff's use of the subject premises is an accessory use; that the parking and storage of trucks and equipment on the subject premises constitutes a lawful preexisting nonconforming use; that the Board lacked the authority to enforce the zoning ordinance by ordering the abatement of an a

12002–2002
H.E. Sargent, Inc. v. Town of Wells green
me · 1996
1 sentence

1999Sargent, Inc. , 676 A.2d 920 , 925 (Me. 1996) (citing Town of Falmouth v. Long , 578 A.2d 1168 , 1170 (Me. 1990).

11999–1999
Town of Falmouth v. Long green
me · 1990
1 sentence

1999Sargent, Inc. , 676 A.2d 920 , 925 (Me. 1996) (citing Town of Falmouth v. Long , 578 A.2d 1168 , 1170 (Me. 1990).

11999–1999
Champlin v. Washington Trust Co., of Westerly green
ri · 1984
1 sentence

1998The defendant may not be held liable “when he has done no more than insist on his legal rights in a permissible way, even though such insistence is likely or even certain to annoy, disturb, or inconvenience [plaintiff] or even cause [plaintiff] to suffer some emotional distress.” Champlin, 478 A.2d at 989 ; see also Clift, 688 A.2d at 813 ; Restatement (Second) Torts, § 46 cmt. g, at 76.

11998–1998
Viti v. Zoning Board of Review of Providence green
ri · 1960
2 sentences

1991The Viti Doctrine is the zoning principle enunciated in Viti v. Zoning Board of Review of Providence, 92 R.I. 59 , 166 A.2d 211 (1960).

1991The Viti Doctrine is the zoning principle enunciated in Viti v. Zoning Board of Review of Providence, 92 R.I. 59 , 166 A.2d 211 (1960).

11991–1991
Town of Glocester v. Tillinghast green
ri · 1980
1 sentence

1983The defendant contends that this court decided in Town of Glocester v. Tillinghast, R.I., 416 A.2d 1178 (1980), that a zoning-ordinance violation is “criminal, in nature.” He further reasons that since it is criminal in nature, a right to a de novo jury trial exists under Vinagro .

11983–1983

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