Zoning Enforcement Found Discriminatory and Vague

Today's Orlando, Florida Sentinel reports that a Florida federal district court has ruled in favor of Rabbi Joseph Konikov in the latest installment in four years of litigation over the rabbi using his home for twice-weekly religious services. Neighbors had complained to zoning officials about traffic and parking problems. In a case that has been up to the 11th Circuit and back, Orange County officials had imposed fines that now totaled $50,000. Judge John Antoon II said that the county had discriminated against religious groups because another group such as the Cub Scouts or a gathering of friends to watch sports would not violate the county's code. He also held that the code was vague because it lacks enforcement standards.