California Local Government Thinks "Easement" Means It Can Destroy Residents' Pools and Backyards.

In Huntington Beach, a coastal city in the Los Angeles area, a more than 60-year-old pipeline that runs under the backyards of 29 houses is in need of repair.

The properties have easements, which is a legal right that allows certain parties utility access. In order to gain access to the underground pipeline, however, the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) needs to dig up large portions of homeowners' yards.

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15755089/California-Huntington-Beach-demolish-pools-yard-sewer-sue.html

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DealingWithTrouble · 41-45, M

So, these people would rather their neighborhood drown in shit?

beckyromero · 36-40, F

@DealingWithTrouble

There is a doctrine called "Eminent Domain." But apparently Huntington Beach doesn't want to use it because it would be quite costly to simply buy up the properties. So instead, they are destroying the residents' equity, chopping 10, 20, 30 feet at a time, like a predator going out for snacks.

Eyewitness News has asked the city of Huntington Beach why permits were issued to homes on Rhone Lane in the first place when the easement has been there for decades. A spokesperson said they were investigating.

https://abc7.com/post/residents-file-lawsuit-sewer-easement-project-cuts-30-feet-huntington-beach-backyards/18881959/

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

@DealingWithTrouble that's the local Honolulu tradition! Put one cone, Brah, no mo ' septic.

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DealingWithTrouble · 41-45, M

@beckyromero how many millions of dollars in extra taxes do you personally want to pay in order to cover that?