Legal Opinion
Wallace Corp. v. City of Miami Beach
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided September 11, 2001No. 1D99-3121PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtVan Nortwick, J.
Wallace Corporation appeals a final order of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) granting appellee City of Miami Beach a permit to construct a beachwalk seaward of the coastal construction control line (CCCL). We affirm all issues raised on appeal. We write to address appellant’s argument that the record lacks competent substantial evidence to support a finding that the beachwalk project is a “structure required for the prevention of erosion” under section 161.201, Florida Statutes (1997).
Factual and Procedural Background
Wallace owns the Richmond, an upscale oceanfront…
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