Nollan v. California Coastal Commission

Nollan v. California Coastal Commission (1987) is a landmark Supreme Court case addressing property rights and government regulation. The court ruled that a government agency cannot condition a building permit on the owner providing public access to the beach unless the condition directly serves a legitimate government interest tied to the impact of the development. The decision emphasized that demands from the government must have a clear connection to the project's effects, protecting property owners from unreasonable exactions while balancing public interests in land use. This case set important precedents for land use regulations and property rights.