The Chicago Tribune reports that a group of Orlando, Florida, homeowners challenged Universal Studios Florida and won. Using increased traffic and noise pollution as issues, the residents persuaded the city's planning board to deny the theme park's application to build a hotel and golf course near their homes. This permit was approved. That recent request was unanimously denied by the Municipal Planning Board. A number of neighborhoods, including Spring Lake Villas, Orange Tree, Summerset Shores, and Greenleaf, would be impacted.
Universal officials can appeal the denial.
Otherwise, the denial will be reviewed by the City Council in early November. The article notes that the Council usually upholds board rulings.