Mega Churches Go To Court Over Zoning

Seven California religious institutions go to court to fight local city zoning restrictions which they say favor projects that generate tax revenues.

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May 20, 2002, 6:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The groups are invoking the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, passed in 2000, to gain leverage in states where they say churches are routinely denied building permits in favor of projects that bring in tax revenue. The law prohibits any land use regulation that is a 'substantial burden' on the practice of religion."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Church Lawsuits Aim to Sidestep Local Zoning Rules

Sunday, May 19, 2002 in The Los Angeles Times

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