Fulton County v. Congregation of Anshei Chesed

Benham, Justice.

The Congregation of Anshei Chesed, acting on behalf of the owner of a one-acre tract of land in Fulton County, filed an application with Fulton County for a use permit that would authorize use of the property, zoned residential and containing a single-family residence, as a place of worship. The Congregation also sought variances to alter a setback requirement and to delete an on-site parking requirement. The County’s planning staff recommended approval of the application, with conditions; the County’s planning commission recommended denial of the application. The Fulton…