Kinda sorta doesn’t matter in the least what the intent is.
It’s the effect. If the effect of a law or code is a suppression or diminution of a Constitutionally guaranteed right, then it’s (the law) is in jeopardy.
And in this case, since the codes specifically mention religious activities, it’s a no brainer.
And ALL ARGUMENTS about Hells Angels meetings or rock concerts or hog farms, those are just smoke screens, as the court will look at ACTUAL CONTROVERSY, not hypotheticals or “what ifs”.
“as the court will look at ACTUAL CONTROVERSY, not hypotheticals or “what ifs”.”
Did you even read my entire post? I cited an ACTUAL CONTROVERSY in my backyard — but unfortunately for the homeowners, the court has already decided that the religious freedom rights of the people operating the church/synagogue/mosque trump all the rights of all the other homeowners combined.
And the court is wrong, because all the rights Americans enjoy, including those of religious freedom, derive from property rights.
Put it another way: if there is no right to property, there is no freedom of religion. And Mr. Jefferson backs me up on this.