Zoning, Planning and Use
Feb. 6, 2003
Backyard Politics
Forum Column - By Joseph L. Sax - The doctrinal debate over "takings" seems destined to drag on endlessly, but the property-rights folks have prevailed hands-down on one aspect of the debate: They've done a great job in persuading courts and the public that they are being treated unfairly, that the basic problem is selfish neighbors who want open space to begin just beyond their property line, on someone else's land.
By Joseph L. Sax
The doctrinal debate over "takings" seems destined to drag on endlessly, but the property-rights folks have prevailed hands-down on one aspect of the debate: They've ...
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