Fayette County has agreed to pay the Church of Universal Love and Music and its operator $75,000 to settle a lawsuit filed against it in June 2006 for claims that it violated their First Amendment rights to freedom of religion.

Perhaps more importantly to William Pritts, the settlement allows as many as 12 events to be held at the Bullskin property each year, provided he meet a variety of conditions listed in the 12-page settlement entered today in federal court.

Mr. Pritts, who hosted concerts on his property, filed the lawsuit against Fayette County and the zoning hearing board, claiming that they failed to issue him a special exception permit to be allowed to host events on his 148 acres.

The case was slated to go to trial last month, but the sides reached a settlement the day before.

As part of the agreement, Mr. Pritts will host only six weekend events and six Saturday-only events each year. The programs cannot start before noon and must conclude by 11 p.m., and there is a maximum capacity of 1,500 people allowed to attend.

In addition, Mr. Pritts has agreed to provide security and at least five portable bathrooms per 100 attendees. Camping in a designated area will be permitted for weekend events.

Other requirements of the settlement are that Mr. Pritts must offer a separate entrance and exit for traffic, and there must be either gravel or asphalt parking available to accommodate 600 vehicles.

The agreement also notes that there is to be no public nudity.