Preston v. Zoning Board of Review of City of Cranston

This is a petition for a writ of certiorari to review a decision of the respondent zoning board of review in granting an application for an exception to the zoning ordinance to permit certain premises in a dwelling house district A to be used for a photography studio and professional offices. The writ has been complied with and the relevant papers are before us for our inspection.

On July 5, 1960 Roger Williams as the applicant and Bud-long Rose Company as the owner filed an application with the respondent board for an exception or variation to the provisions of the zoning ordinance affecting…