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The city has strict rules about building on steep slopes to prevent landslides and erosion. This case shows how the city balances those safety rules with a property owner's right to build on their land.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The city is balancing the need to protect steep, unstable hillsides with the property rights of owners who bought lots before current safety rules were written. This case sets a precedent for how the city handles 'infill' development on difficult terrain.
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