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Evaluating Limitations on Property Rights
A city government passes a new ordinance requiring all beachfront property owners to allow public access across a 10-foot-wide strip of their land adjacent to the ocean, citing public interest. The owners retain the legal title to their entire property, can still build on the non-access portion, and can sell the property. Critically evaluate this ordinance based on the core rights associated with private property. In your answer, analyze which specific ownership rights are impacted and provide a justified argument as to whether this constitutes a significant infringement.
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