Basement apartments ruled legal

(The Herald Journal) The city has won a three-year long, back-and-forth fight over the legality of a homeowner’s basement apartment.

The state Court of Appeals ruled Nov. 19 that the city Board of Adjustment’s decision to grant the homeowners, Ray and Carol Lucherini, a permit allowing the apartment, was legal.

The decision overturned a district court ruling denying the permit. The house is at 264 E. 870 North.

Though it involves only one home, the case is notable because of the battle in Logan over property owners’ rights regarding apartments, duplexes and triplexes that are illegal now but were allowed when they were built.

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