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St. Clair Shores property owner fights fines over boat docking ordinance his attorney calls unconstitutional
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Peter Maxwell , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The owner has accumulated daily fines of $500. A waterfront property owner is disputing fines exceeding $15,000.
A waterfront property owner is disputing fines exceeding $15,000. His attorney argues that the ordinance behind these fines is not valid. The owner has accumulated daily fines of $500. He believes he should be able to access the water since he owns the land and pays property taxes.
Further details about this case are available, including a video report. The property owner's situation has led to a legal challenge.
The case is now being taken to a higher court, where the ordinance will be contested.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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