California farming family challenged a second-home rule in 2017; 9 years later, Supreme Court declines

After a prolonged legal battle, a California family has seen their hopes of purchasing a second home on agricultural land dashed. In June 2026, the US Supreme Court decided not to review their appeal, upholding Marin County's regulations that require agricultural covenants for new homes. This ruling marks the conclusive end to the family's challenge against established land-use restrictions in California's courts.

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