Mary Valencia v. City of Springfield, 883 F.3d 959 (2018)

Citation: Mary Valencia v. City of Springfield, 883 F.3d 959 (2018)
Parent Document: Mary Valencia v. City of Springfield, 883 F.3d 959 (2018)
Jurisdiction: United States (federal)
Effective Date: 2018-03-01
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4473714/mary-valencia-v-city-of-springfield/ ↗

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while this case is pending. The City appeals. For the reasons
stated below, we affirm.
                          I. Background
    A. Factual Background
    Like most municipalities, Springfield’s zoning code (“the
Code”) divides the city into multiple zoning districts, includ-
ing residential districts. Springfield, Ill., Code of Ordinances
§ 155.004. The primary permitted use within residential dis-
tricts is “single-family detached residences.” Id. § 155.016. The
Code defines “family” as:
       One or more persons each related to one an-
       other by blood, marriage, or adoption, or is a
       group of not more than five persons not all so
       related occupying a single dwelling unit which
       is not a boardinghouse or lodging house as de-
       fined in this section.
Id. § 155.001.
    In addition to single-family detached residences, the Code
also allows certain residential districts to be used for “family
care residence[s].” Id. § 155.016. The Code defines a “family
care residence” as:
       A single dwelling unit occupied on a relatively
       permanent basis in a family-like environment
       by a group of no more than six unrelated per-
       sons with disabilities, plus paid professional
       support staff provided by a sponsoring agency
       either living with the residents on a 24-hour ba-
       sis or present whenever residents with disabili-
       ties are present at the dwelling, and complies
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