Zoning Law
Hi Guys, i tried doing a search here and a google search and cant seem to find the information i need. I own my house in SoCal , Northridge Area. in my backyard i have a RV pad and it is off an...
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aftermath wrote:
The responses to the OP are quite interesting. For the "better to ask forgiveness than permission" team, I find it sad that our culture has bred many who willingly pay no attention/respect for the laws....
Just to be clear... You are referring to laws that dictate what you can and cannot do with your own private property. Not laws pertaining to public places like 'don't litter' or 'no speeding'. Some people believe the government is overreaching and choose not to adhere to those laws which they find oppressive to their personal freedom.
Naio wrote:
...First of all, unbeknownst to me, my friend was in a bit of war with the neighbors and inspectors before I got there...
That is the key right there. There are two types of code enforcers. If the department is overstaffed, there are the types which need to justify their jobs. So they will drive around and make sure your grass is not too long and your sidewalks are not cracked. Then there is the other, more common, type. These are lazy government employees who are content to be the big fish in their tiny ponds. They do not want to go out and have to do actual work....unless someone complains, in which case it is an official duty.
Is the OP on a good relationship with their neighbors? Are the neighbors likely to complain if a low profile is kept?
The other side of the coin... Are the neighbors doing something that is technically a code violation? Did the OP call them in? Hopefully not. That is how these things escalate and get out of control. If you want a little bit of 'look the other way', you must be willing to first do so yourself.
My $.02
-Eric
