Nollan v. California
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| Nollan v. California | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| 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
Arguments
Nollan argued that the condition violates the Takings Clause in the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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