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Steven John Marks sued the City of Chesapeake after the City Council denied his application for a conditional use permit to operate a palmistry business, claiming the decision was arbitrary and capricious, violating his due process rights. The court found that the denial was influenced by public opposition based on religious grounds rather than legitimate zoning considerations, leading to a ruling in favor of Marks and awarding him nominal damages and attorney fees. The City appealed the decision, but the c

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