California Churches Exempt From Preservation Laws

The Supreme Court let stand a California court decision that religious organizations are exempt from landmark preservation laws.

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May 7, 2001, 5:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Opponents say the 1994 law gives unconstitutional preference to religion, and puts secular groups at a competitive disadvantage in the real estate market. The law stops cities and counties from enforcing preservation laws against property owned by religious organizations if the church groups request exemption and explain their reasons."

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FULL STORY: Supreme Court lets stand California's church exemption to preservation laws

Monday, April 30, 2001 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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