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Novato council asks staff to study century‑old easement mismatches after neighborhood complaints
Summary
Council directed staff to research easement/right‑of‑way mismatches in a subdivision built in 1951 and to return with options, prioritizing the affected neighborhood while considering a citywide review. Residents described denied permits and requested equitable, practical remedies.
Council members on April 14 directed city staff to study long‑standing right‑of‑way and easement mismatches affecting several cul‑de‑sac streets built before Novato incorporated in 1951. The item was introduced by a council member who said recorded subdivision plans and as‑built conditions do not match and that easements often encroach into front yards, creating setbacks that have hindered home‑improvement permits for some residents.
The study session included staff and council discussion of options ranging from surveying the subdivision to vacating or realigning easements…
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