Clifton O. Tweedy, Appellant v. Matanuska-Susitna Borough Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Appellee

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court, holding that the shoreline‑setback ordinance—both the former MSBC 16.25.480 and the current MSBC 17.55.020—applied to Tweedy’s property, making his stairwell addition unlawful; the ordinance was not applied retroactively, did not violate substantive due process, and did not constitute an uncompensated taking. The Board’s denial of an exemption was also upheld.