Land Use and Zoning
New Resource for Religious Land Use and Zoning Cases
For the past several years, the American Bar Associations State and Local Law section publishes a book covering current events in land use and zoning matters. And each year, I contribute to the publication writing an update on Religious Land Use. 2011 was no exception. […]
Read MoreOne year later: Paeth v. Worth township. An overview of the case published in the Detroit News
A year ago today, a jury in the United States District Court in Detroit, Michigan rendered the largest verdict in a First Amendment retaliation, Due Process case in Michigan. Since that time, the Township recalled the elected offiical at the heart of the case, two […]
Read MoreDalton & Tomich quoted in Detroit Free Press article, "Commerical Farming in Detroit"
When looking for expert advice on land use and zoning, the Detroit Free Press turned to Dalton & Tomich for its opinion on urban farming in Detroit, Michigan. Commercial_farming_to_start_in_Detroit_with_1,000_trees___Detroit_Free_Press.pdf
Read MoreJudicial Takings Case profiled in Michigan Lawyer's Weekly.
In Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly, “Local Authority Not on Solid Ground” author Carol Lundberg highlights Valley View Quarry’s judicial takings case.Michigan_Lawyers_Weekly_by_Carol_Lundberg_July_22,_2011.pdf
Read MoreA Case Study on First Amendment Retaliation
On August 13, 2010 a jury awarded George and Margaret Paeth, clients of Dalton & Tomich, PLC a record setting verdict of $600,000 in a significant land use and zoning case.
Read MoreRLUIPA and the “Effective Exclusions” of Religious Uses through Zoning
One recent trend in religious land use issues that we have found is when a community effectively excludes a religious use through zoning. The typical scenario occurs when a community permits zoning in a district knowing that there is no land available to build a […]
Read MoreUnderstanding RLUIPA
RLUIPA, passed by a unanimous Congress in 2000 and signed into law by President Clinton, was proposed and enacted by Congress in response to actions taken by local government to exclude houses of worship within communities.
Read MoreNew RLUIPA Suit Filed; Salvation Temple Church v. City of Hazel Park
Salvation Temple Church, is a Christian Church that entered into a purchase agreement for the purchase of property known as 25000 N. Chrysler Dr., Hazel Park, Michigan. The property, vacant since 2002 and last used as a banquet facility,
Read MoreUnited States Supreme Court Considers RLUIPA Damages Case
In the very near future, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Sossamon v. Texas, (Docket No. 08-1438, cert. granted 5/24/2010)
Read MoreConditional Land Use Requirements and RLUIPA
In Arnold v. Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Bd. Of Adjustment, No. 2008-CA-001850-MR, 2010 WL 668664 (Ky. App. Feb. 26, 2010), plaintiffs appealed the Circuit Court’s opinion and order affirming the determination of the Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Board of Adjustment granting a conditional land use permit to the Versailles […]
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Mitchell CorderAdministrative Bishop Church of God, Tennessee
In my role as Administrative Bishop for the Church of God, quite often we are faced with issues that involve local governments and municipalities. Many of these issues that arise in dealing with entities are land use related. I have found Dalton & Tomich’s experience and expertise in this area to be a valuable resource and asset in every situation.
Tim RhodusLead Pastor, Cross Church Carlinville & Staunton, IL
Never one time during a year-long litigation process did Dalton & Tomich demonstrate anything other than Christ-like professionalism. They managed the legal details, while we continued to do church. How they managed themselves, managed our case, and represented our church set the table for me and our church to be where we are today.
Ronnie HolmesSenior Pastor, Church of the Open Door, Waco, TX
Dalton & Tomich’s expertise and experience helped us through a very difficult legal journey, ultimately achieving a favorable outcome. Their personal interest in helping us went “above and beyond” just the call of duty.