Builder Forced To Remove Boat From Property

[Soundbounder]

This is in the San Diego Log.
Boat builder forced to remove 72 foot boat from his property in Newport Beach.

http://www.thelog.com/news/logNewsArticle.aspx?x=10318

[Ian McColgin]

The Forum has been following this story. It's really a shame that some Newport Beach jerks are so hot on this guy. Reminds me of the time some folk new to Harwich tried to force a 4th generation lobsterman to remove his stored pots. At least that one was beaten back.

Generally there's some protection for existing non-conforming use. I hope Holland gets good legal help and if someone hears of a legitimate defense fund for him, let us all know.

[Susanne@PB&F]

In these parts, the town's Board of Appeals may allow such 'non-conforming' use under 'hardship rules', all the way to entry of that exemption into the property-deed - i.e, essentially for good - if the case is legit and the Board finds in your favor.

[Soundbounder]

The Forum has been following this story. It's really a shame that some Newport Beach jerks are so hot on this guy. Reminds me of the time some folk new to Harwich tried to force a 4th generation lobsterman to remove his stored pots. At least that one was beaten back.

Generally there's some protection for existing non-conforming use. I hope Holland gets good legal help and if someone hears of a legitimate defense fund for him, let us all know.I always look through the threads a little before posting a story. Somehow I missed the other stories.
My apologies.

[Ian McColgin]

No problem. In this case, new news happens to be bad news, but the struggle goes on.