Zoning Archives

A local pastor and neighboring landowners expressed concerns over noise and safety.

Richard R. Hammar

A VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE

A five-part series on an often overlooked law that can benefit churches.

How one religious organization successfully navigated zoning codes.

Matthew Branaugh

Video Series

A virtual roundtable of attorneys discusses an often overlooked religious land use law.

Featuring attorneys Midgett Parker, John Mauck, Noel Sterrett, Eric Treene, and Matthew Branaugh

Create proactive procedures to avoid common reasons why churches most often go to court.

Key point 7-06.04. The federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act prohibits state and

Key point 7-06.01. Most courts have ruled that churches have a legal right to locate

Key point 7-06.02. Some courts permit local zoning commissions to restrict the location of churches

Key point 7-06.03. Local zoning commissions may violate a church’s First Amendment right to the

Key point. The definition of the term “church” and the subject of accessory uses are

Key point 7-07. Many cities have enacted ordinances banning “adult” bookstores and entertainment facilities, and

Key point 5-02.01. Local zoning laws generally allow “churches” in residential areas. The courts have

Key point 5-02.02. Local zoning laws generally allow “churches” in residential areas. The courts generally

Key point 5-01.01. The IRS has adopted a 14-criteria test for use in determining whether

The civil courts often have been called upon to define the term church in the

Learn about zoning laws, property sales, church construction, financing, and more.

How to navigate the process smoothly and with minimal problems.

Interview with cell-tower lease consultant Kevin Donohue by Heidi Hall

What churches need to know before renting their property to a communications company.

Heidi Hall

Church Law and Tax Report Zoning and Free Speech Key point 7-08. Most cities have

What to note before buying or constructing your next building.

John Mauck