Zoning

Question 1

Power challenges

Answer 1

argue that locality lacked the statutory power to create zoning categories

Question 2

Unlawful delegation challenges

Answer 2

that the wrong body made the final decision

Question 3

Constitutional or statutory challenges

Answer 3

argue that although the locality had the authority to act and the right body acted, its action violated federal or state constitutional rights

Question 4

Zoning Regulations

Answer 4

Speech Rights:

1) Federal religious land use and industrial persons act of 2000
2) Prohibits land use regulation that impose substantial burdens to religious excercise unless to GOV demonstrates regulation is in furtherance of a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest
3) Substantial burden exist when there is a substantial connection between coerced conduct and religious excercise of the institution
4) cant treat non religious and religious institutions differently