Also known as: sites
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A place or location. Especially a piece of property set aside for a specific use.
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Federal agents sought historical records showing where Sarah Sullivan's phone connected over several months. The records revealed her movements by linking to specific cell towers. Because the data revealed pervasive location details, officers obtained a warrant supported by probable cause before reviewing the information.
Scott Summers carried a handgun onto the grounds of a local high school. The location qualified as a school zone under federal law. The statute's application turned on whether the site fell within the regulated area near educational facilities.
The city selected Stella Shapiro's waterfront parcel for a redevelopment project. Officials designated the land as the site for new private development intended to boost the local economy. The owner challenged whether the public purpose justified the seizure of that specific location.
Stonehaven Properties owned the historic terminal building. The city designated the structure and its surrounding grounds as a protected site. Development plans for the location were restricted to preserve its architectural features.
Sabrina Shah and her partner selected a Michigan property for their new restaurant. Burger King headquarters reviewed the proposed site for compliance with design and rent calculations. Disputes arose over fees tied directly to development of that location.
The coastal commission conditioned a building permit on granting public passage across Samantha Stone's oceanfront lot. The required path ran along the dry sand portion of the site. The owner contested whether the accessway imposed an unconstitutional burden on the property.
The term identifies the physical location of a cell tower that records a phone's connection. Historical data from these sites can reveal a person's movements over time. Courts treat such records as carrying a reasonable expectation of privacy.
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…improvement." The law establishes a Landmarks Preservation Commission, which is empowered to designate landmarks and landmark sites. Once a landmark has been designated, the owner of the property may not alter the exterior architectural features of the landmark without first obtaining the approval of the Commission. The…