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St. Clair Shores man fined $15K for docking boats, attorney calls ordinance unconstitutional
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lauren Kostiuk, Erik Yettaw , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points He has been fined over $15,000 for having his boats there. A significant amount of money is at stake for a man who owns a vacant lot.
A significant amount of money is at stake for a man who owns a vacant lot. He has been fined over $15,000 for having his boats there. His lawyer is now challenging the rule that led to these fines, claiming it is not valid.
The lot's owner had planned to build on the property, but so far, no construction has taken place. As a result, the city has been issuing penalties because the boats are not allowed without a house.
Further details about this case are available, including the lot owner's background and the city's stance on the issue.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? A significant amount of money is at stake for a man who owns a vacant lot. He has been fined over $15,000 for having his boats there. His lawyer is now challenging the rule that led to these fines…
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