[Cicero]

The only conceivable objection to this would be if there was a huge crush of cars in a residential neighborhood.

But 15 people? Maybe 7 or 8 cars? This is clearly unconstitutional.

[Dianna]

The only conceivable objection to this would be if there was a huge crush of cars in a residential neighborhood.

If this were the case, the only appropriate reaction is to further regulate parking in the area. This would solve the neighbor's problem. Requiring the party to pay for a permit does not solve the neighbor's problem, only enriches the local government.

[azcap]

I don’t recall the part of the Constitution that addresses the zoning limitations on the 1st Amendment. Over the last 50 years we have quietly let the 1st Amendment be washed away by zoning, and permits, and campaign finance laws. I really don’t think John Adams or Thomas Jefferson would give a rats ass about parking. Freedom of assembly does not exist in America today.

[DManA]

Besides,if it was just about parking why all the questions about what was going on inside the home?

The county employee notified the couple that the small Bible study, with an average of 15 people attending, was in violation of County regulations, according to Broyles.

No mention of the bureaucrat complaining about the cars.