A homeowner receives a notice to fix a fence that violates a setback rule. Two doors down, a similar fence has stood for years without a citation. Situations like this can raise questions about selective code enforcement in California. Cities and counties have discretion over how they enforce local rules, but they cannot use that… Read more »
When property owners look to develop, modify, or expand real estate in California, their first instinct is usually to look up the local zoning code to check for specific dimensional metrics: setback requirements, maximum heights, and allowable uses. However, looking only at zoning ignores the most critical piece of the regulatory puzzle. In California, every… Read more »
