The construction of the mosque had been allowed by the mayor in 1998 .
Officials argued in 2006 that the land was zoned residential , that the mosque was illegally built , and that the community must demolish it .
The construction of the mosque had been allowed by the mayor in 1998 , but officials argued in 2006 that the land was zoned residential , that the mosque was illegally built , and that the community must demolish it .