At best these local ordinance tyrants should focus on safety and proper building standards and let people decide how to use their property. I'll lie to any totalitarian bastard who oversteps their authority as the city of Phoenix has. A 45x45 building shouldn't be a problem in most neighborhoods, that's just a medium sized garage. I get that his neighbors don't like him, but haven't read anything that he has done to harm them. What don't people understand about liberty? Too many on Free Republic confuse the law with true morality and liberty, when in reality the gross balance of the law is stacked against individual freedom.
I agree with you about liberty, but the guy lied, is operating a church, and it appears, wants to get around building to safety codes. Others have to adhere to the law, unless they are illegal aliens who feel entitled to trample over the requirements to reach the head of the line.
Hear, Hear. 4.6 acres should be enough for 2 churches, parking and all. Apparently this guy’s neighbor(s) have friends in City Hall. the constitution is on his side and it’s apparent he won’t back down. I am glad, and his congregants should be outraged.