South Carolina Coastal Council v. Vogel

Cureton, Judge:

The South Carolina Coastal Council (Council) commenced this action for a mandatory injunction to require Daniel A. and Grace A. Vogel to remove a deck they had constructed without a permit over a primary sand dune at their Myrtle Beach home. The circuit court found the Council estopped to require removal because its agent had represented to the Vogels that no permit was required. The Council appeals. We reverse and remand.

The Vogels purchased their oceanfront home in May of 1980 and began extensive renovations. In the winter of 1980-81 a severe storm completely destroyed an…