South Coast Regional Commission v. Gordon

Opinion

MOSK, J.

On May 15, 1973, the South Coast Regional Commission (the commission) filed an action against Harold Gordon, alleging that he was constructing a home and ancillary buildings in the permit area of the coastal zone without a permit, in violation of the Coastal Zone Conservation Act. (Pub. Resources Code, § 27000 et seq.) The complaint sought an injunction to restrain further construction without a permit, and monetary penalties as set forth in the act. The trial court issued a preliminary injunction, and Gordon filed an answer alleging that he was not required to obtain a permit…