Mega-Churches vs. NJ Zoning Authorities

The Bridgewater, New Jersey Courier-News today carries a long and interesting article on the clashes between zoning authorities and mega-churches in the Northeast, and particularly in New Jersey. It is a useful examination of the strong feelings on both sides, and of the leverage that the RLIUPA gives to churches in these battles. In a separate article, the paper reports on proposed changes in Bridgewater's Master Plan to require larger lot sizes for "accessory uses" of property by religious institutions, such as gymnasiums and child care centers.