Hollywood, FL - Judge Accepts Synagogue vs City Settlement

Hollywood, FL - A federal judge approved a legal settlement between the city of Hollywood and an Orthodox synagogue, officially ending the five-year feud.

The unexpected close to the case came a day after six angry neighbors of the synagogue filed a motion to join the case at the last minute in hopes of dismantling the settlement, which would allow the congregation to stay in two single-family homes permanently.

The deal means the city and Commissioner Sal Oliveri will avoid facing a federal religious discrimination lawsuit from the synagogue and the U.S. Justice Department.
The city also is required to rewrite the zoning criteria used to grant permits to religious groups that want to operate in single-family districts.