Institution purchased property to build a structure for religious and educational activities. Neighbors objected based on noise and light pollution concerns. Institution alleged religious discrimination after County denied the permit. Institution and County both moved for summary judgment. Court found no evidence to support a denial based on impact on adjacent properties. Court also found no evidence that permit was denied on religious grounds; however, the denial substantially burdened the plaintiff's religious exercise. Court found that the denial was arbitrary.
Religious and educational institution purchased property with the intent to build a structure at which to conduct its regular activities. Neighbors objected based on noise and light pollution concerns. Institution alleged religious discrimination after County denied the conditional use permit for the property. Institution and County both moved for summary judgment.
This Decree applies to lighting installations in non-residential buildings, covering both interior lighting emitted towards the exterior of these buildings and the illumination of building facades, excluding lighting installations intended to ensure the protection of property when they are controlled by movement or intrusion detection devices. Introduced several measures, including curfews.