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.
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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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