#1 Reason. Land Owner Says No to Vista Ridge Offer.

Is eminent domain on the table for the Vista Ridge Pipeline connecting to San Antonio Water System? YES

What does SAWS predict as a reason to say No to a Vista Ridge purchase offer? Rural lands that have been in a family for generations.

What does a landowner in the path of Vista Ridge say is his concern and reason he opposes Vista Ridge? His land’s water well drops. The background:

  • This property owner’s water well dropped 17 feet when Blue Water, a member of the Vista Ridge…

Post Mortem. Eminent Domain Bill Requires Purchase of Neighboring Land.

What state was moving a bill that would require natural gas pipelines to buy any land within 250 feet of a natural gas line? New Hampshire

Would the natural gas comapny be required to by all or part of the land? All of the land as long as part of the land was within 250 feet of a natural gas line?

How far did the bill get? Passed through one legislative chamber, died on the last day of consideration of bills in the second legislative chamber. 

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Local TREND: Owner Builds. City Takes Part of Owner's Land in Exchange. 4 Pieces of Intel to Keep you Informed:

Which city is trading building permits for land? The City of Perris, California

What was the city’s policy? Its called a dedication requirement. Here’s how it works:

  • Property owner wants to build on their property.
  • Property owner needs permits.
  • City takes part of your land when you get your building permit

Why is the City of Perris taking land when permits are issued?

  • To suppress the fair market compensation value of land
  • Later, the city will take more of the owner’s land via eminent…