Town of Belleville v. Parrillo's, Inc.
New Jersey Supreme Court
416 A.2d 388 (N.J. 1980)
Relevant factsFree
Parrillo's (defendant) operated as a preexisting nonconforming restaurant after new zoning barred restaurants in its zone, but later converted to a discotheque -- removing tables, adding loud music and dancing as the primary activity -- also not a permitted use, and continued operating despite the town (plaintiff) denying its discotheque license and filing charges.
IssueFree
Whether a nonconforming use of premises will be permitted to continue if the use has changed substantially from the use that existed when the zoning ordinance was passed.