Lawrence School v. Lewis
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Harwood, J.
This appeal provides the opportunity to remind municipalities that because educational institutions presumptively serve a beneficial public purpose, local governments may not unreasonably prohibit accessory uses of school premises. Since the appellants failed to recognize the petitioner’s special status when determining its application for a variance to enable it to install swimming facilities, we agree with the Supreme Court that their determination absolutely denying the application must be annulled.
The appellants are members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for…
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- MATTER OF CMTY. SYNAGOGUE v. BatesNew York Court of Appeals · 1956
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