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|arguments=Nollan argued that the condition violates the [https://www.quimbee.com/keyterms/taking Takings Clause] in the 5th Amendment to the [[Constitution of the United States|U.S. Constitution]]. | |arguments=Nollan argued that the condition violates the [https://www.quimbee.com/keyterms/taking Takings Clause] in the 5th Amendment to the [[Constitution of the United States|U.S. Constitution]]. | ||
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| Nollan v. California | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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| Citation | 483 U.S. 825 |
| Date decided | June 26, 1987 |
Facts
- Nollan owned a beach-front property between 2 public beaches in Ventura County, California.
- Nollan wanted to build a bigger house. So, he applied for a permit from the California Coastal Commission (CCC; "California").
- California granted the permit to build a larger house with a proviso that Nollan convey an easement allowing the public to cross the beach on his land
- California found the proposed house of Nollan would block the public's view of the ocean
Procedural History
- Nollan challenged the conditional permit in state court
- Nollan won in the trial court, but he lost in the appellate court
Issues
Can a state agency impose a condition on the approval of a private-property owner's land-use permit if there isn't an essential nexus between the condition & a legitimate state interest?
Arguments
Nollan argued that the condition violates the Takings Clause in the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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