The California Supreme Court decided that religious groups are not bound by local historic preservation laws.
In 1994 the California legislature passed a religious exemption law. That law has been challenged in the courts and now the CA Supreme Court has upheld the law. Some preservationists see this as a violation of the US Constitution which requires neutrality toward religion. These groups are considering appealing to the US Supreme Court to review the decision. They fear the loss of many historical buildings in California.
Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn
FULL STORY: Churches Given Preservation Law Exemption

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