Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois
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A church (located in the countryside) bought an empty Wal Mart Bldg located within the city limits and zoned commercial They want to convert the bldg into a church so they will have a bigger church. The city says, ''Sorry, but it's zoned commercial not religious and you knew that when you bought it.'' What, if anything, can the church do?
Asked on 3/08/08, 1:12 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Burton Padove
Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove
Re: real estate
The church can appeal to the zoning board of appeals. If that does not work, file in court or sell the building.
Answered on 3/08/08, 8:50 pm
Nicholas Chrisos
Nicholas G. Chrisos Attorney at Law
Re: real estate
It's possible the church is out of luck, but tell them to apply for a variance if possible. In truth however, this should have been looked at before the church bought the land.
Answered on 3/10/08, 2:33 pm
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