Property Rights Put Up to a Vote--Again
In another act of political courage, the City of Seal Beach has decided to punt the question of whether to allow third stories, putting the question up for popular vote, reports the LA Times. While this may sound quite "democratic," our democracy should not put property rights to a vote. This "election" will be all about self-interest. You vote "yes" if you want to add a third story; you vote no if you already have your third story. The City should simply apply the existing zoning fairly and consistently, protecting the property rights of those who purchased with the expectation of being able to develop their property consistent with the existing zoning. Instead, it is putting up property rights to a popular vote.
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