Newly published CA Appellate case

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steffan
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Newly published CA Appellate case

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$4.185 million fine for building onto an easement. Plus court costs and attorney fees for trying to fight it. Ouch.
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Warren Smith
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Re: Newly published CA Appellate case

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I wonder if the owners could have negotiated a swinging staircase for the occasional access - like a fire escape ladder.
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Re: Newly published CA Appellate case

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Sounds like they had years and years to try negotiating many things to avoid such a decision, but were intent on ignoring the Coastal Commission, and then convinced (maybe by their attorneys?) to keep fighting. That's a hefty fine. And just because it's Malibu doesn't mean it's pocket change.

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