Church Challenges Anchorage, Alaska Zoning Rules

In Anchorage, Alaska last week, the Rabbit Creek Community Church filed a federal lawsuit against the city charging that the city's land use code discriminates against religious groups. KTUU News reported yesterday that under the city's zoning laws, only churches are required to obtain additional review and approval before building in or near a residential neighborhood. For years, the city has refused to allow Rabbit Creek Community Church to expand its present building, citing safety, drainage, water and buffering issues.