Legal Opinion
R.V.S., L.L.C. v. City of Rockford
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided March 17, 2004No. 03-2772PublishedCited by 49 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FLAUM, Chief Judge.
Plaintiff R.V.S., L.L.C. (“RVS”) filed suit against the City of Rockford (“Rockford”) seeking a temporary restraining order and to preliminarily and permanently enjoin Rockford from enforcing an ordinance regulating “Exotic Dancing Nightclubs.” Rockford Ordinance 2002-308-0 (“the Ordinance”) prohibits the operation of those businesses within 1000 feet of churches, schools, residences and other Exotic Dancing Nightclubs, and in addition, requires the issuance of a special use permit before such businesses may operate in nonproscribed locations. RVS argues that the Ordinance…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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