Citizens for West Pikeland's Future

A Federal Lawsuit Challenges West Pikeland's Right to Enforce its Zoning Laws

West Pikeland joins townships across the U.S. whose zoning laws have been challenged under a controversial federal law. All West Pikeland residents will be affected if West Pikeland loses this lawsuit. What's at stake? Tax dollars, water supply, environment, and property values. Unfortunately, the Township is facing major financial challenges and lacks the resources to defend itself against national experts. Private donations by concerned citizens will help West Pikeland engage expert legal counsel to defend its right to establish and enforce its zoning laws.

The Lawsuit		Why It Matters		How You Can Help
ACMEC v. Township of West Pikeland charges, among other things, that WPT's failure to approve ACMEC's development plans violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA). ACMEC has engaged a legal firm specializing in RLUIPA suits. WPT denies the charges.		WPT did not approve ACMEC's land development plans due to deed restriction violations, zoning violations, and other technical deficiencies -- applying the same laws and land development principles applicable to every landowner. Successful RLUIPA suits have meant that religious groups don't have to abide by the same neutral zoning laws that every other landowner must obey.		Citizens for West Pikeland's Future, a 10-year old grassroots non-profit, is seeking private donations to fully fund the engagement of litigation experts at the law firm of Pepper Hamilton. Contributions may be made to the “WPT Legal and Information Fund” at Citizens for West Pikeland’s Future, P.O. Box 166, Chester Springs, PA 19425.

Citizens for West Pikeland's Future, Inc. is dedicated to preserving quality of life in West Pikeland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania USA

P.O. Box 166, Chester Springs, PA 19425 ● 610-827-9114 ● info@wpfuture.org