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What is an “existing structure” under the California Coastal Act?

March 29, 2018 | By DAMIEN SCHIFF

For landowners along California’s coast, maintaining the right to build a seawall or other protective device can mean the difference between preserving one’s home or having it fall into the sea during the next winter storm. The California Coastal Act recognizes the importance of preserving landowners’ rights to protect their prope ...