What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
My neighbor recently installed an accessory structure on what was initially a gravel covered driveway. A car had been stored there for years. Now, a pre-fab wooden elevated structure has been installed on the driveway for kids to use, presumably.
I live within the city limits. All of the houses are single family dwellings and all have driveways or garages. This neighbor is now by definition storing his car on the street instead of on his driveway.
The accessory structure is only a couple of feet from the sidewalk, and is not private, as it might be if it was hidden in the back yard.
This is from the municipal code:
The 'structure' is ten feet tall, but is only 5 or 6 feet on each side, maybe 36 square feet in total. I don't even know if the neighbor has children, and I've never seen any in the treehouse. For all I know, he installed it as an amenity in order to help sell his house (it's not for sale at this point).
I want some advice as to whether this is worth pursuing, or if my neighbor is within his rights to erect such a structure.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My neighbor recently installed an accessory structure on what was initially a gravel covered driveway. A car had been stored there for years. Now, a pre-fab wooden elevated structure has been installed on the driveway for kids to use, presumably.
I live within the city limits. All of the houses are single family dwellings and all have driveways or garages. This neighbor is now by definition storing his car on the street instead of on his driveway.
The accessory structure is only a couple of feet from the sidewalk, and is not private, as it might be if it was hidden in the back yard.
This is from the municipal code:
Item 1, is amended to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, children’s playhouses, or similar uses, provided that (a) the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, (b) the building contains no plumbing, electrical or heating installations, and (c) the building is not located in a interior or exterior setback area.
I want some advice as to whether this is worth pursuing, or if my neighbor is within his rights to erect such a structure.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?