Ballot initiative in Nevada County pits property rights versus planning.
This article discusses the upcoming ballot initiative in Nevada County, California, which would require the county to compensate landowners for reductions in property values from denied development decisions. [Streaming audio, 5 min 30 sec]
Thanks to Kurt Paulsen
FULL STORY: Property Rights Focus of Calif. Ballot Measure
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