When Land Use Regulations Are Not Enforcable

In Kern County, California, businesses can disregard land use regulations without consequence.

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June 19, 2002, 1:00 PM PDT

Both landowners and officials in Kern County, CA are increasingly frustrated with a system that allows businesses to bypass and break county land-use rules without consequence. Businesses continue to open without applying for the necessary land-use approval permits designed to ensure that operators don't damage the environment. Kern has typically allowed such businesses to stay open as they move through the permitting steps. But residents and politicians are increasingly calling for businesses to be held accountable for various infractions, leading to potential changes in county policy.

Thanks to California Policy Forum

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