Superior Court of Rhode Island January 24, 2002, C.A. No. N300-193 (City of Newport v. Gullison Family Trust, 300-193 (2002))

DECISION This is an appeal from a May 15, 2000 decision of the City of Newport Municipal Court. The Gullison Family Trust (Defendant) appeals the Municipal Court's imposition of a five thousand (5000) dollar fine for violating § 17.04.050(A)(2)(b) of the Newport Zoning Ordinance, specifically, the placement of a second dwelling unit on the property without the proper permits.