Johnston v. City of Hermosa Beach
The City of Hermosa Beach (the City) enacted an ordinance expressly prohibiting short term vacation rentals (STVR’s) in areas zoned for residential housing. Because some residential areas are located in the “coastal zone,” plaintiffs contend the California Coastal Act of 1976 (Coastal Act) preempts the ordinance. Plaintiffs challenge the trial court’s denial of the request for a preliminary injunction. They also argue the trial court’s application of the “balance of harm test” failed to recognize plaintiffs’ status as private attorneys general representing the state’s interest in effectuating the mandates of the Coastal Act. We affirm.
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