After nine successful years, Bowitch & Coffey is closing its doors. Starting August 1, 2021, Gary Bowitch and Dan Coffey will be practicing law in their own law firms and will continue to provide clients with the same high quality legal services in their areas of expertise. Their new contact information is:
Gary S. Bowitch
Attorney at Law
13 Willow Street
Castleton, NY 12033
Phone: 518-527-2232
Email: gbowitch@bowitchlaw.com
Bowitch Law New Website
Daniel Coffey
Coffey Law PLLC
17 Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: 518-813-9500
Email: Dan@coffeylawny.com
Coffey Law New Website
Appellate Court Affirms Overturning of ZBA Determination
Local zoning boards have broad discretion in considering applications for variances. Review of Zoning Board of Appeals decisions by judges is limited to deciding whether the Board’s action was “illegal, arbitrary, or an abuse of discretion.” [1] If a zoning board decision has a rational basis and is not arbitrary or capricious, the reviewing judge is bound to sustain the Board’s determination.
