Jefferson Green Unit Owners Ass'n v. Gwinn

This appeal involves the question whether a zoning proffer that provides recreational facilities by requiring payment of membership dues in a private recreational association violates the constitutional provision prohibiting special legislation and infringes upon “freedom of association.” Although we conclude that the circuit court erred in finding the proffer unconstitutional, we will affirm the court’s judgment requiring a condominium unit owners association to re-establish its membership in the recreational facility and to pay membership dues. We also conclude that the circuit court…