International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Inc. v. City of Evanston

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE DOWNING

delivered the opinion of the court:

These consolidated appeals concern the continued occupancy by plaintiff, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Inc., of premises commonly known as 1014 Emerson Street in Evanston, Illinois. Plaintiff, a not-for-profit religious organization, utilizes the premises as a temple, theological school, and place of religious worship. Although the premises are classified for C-2 1 commercial purposes, the use of the premises as a theological school and related accessory uses are prohibited without a special use permit. The…