Vermont Baptist Convention v. Burlington Zoning Board

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• stating that plaintiff appealed to superior court for de novo review of zoning board decision
• when construing enactment with series of terms, we apply rule of ejusdem generis to include only those things similar in character to those specifically defined
• when construing enactment with series of terms, we apply rule of ejusdem generis to include only those things similar in character to those specifically defined
• to prevail on motion for summary judgment, there must be no genuine issues of material fact
• “[T]he latter general terms will be construed to include only those things similar in character to those specifically defined.” (quotation omitted)
• “A distinction based upon the identity of the owner rather than the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare would be invalid.”

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