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I have asked the City to clarify as it's not clear if their reference to overhanging trees is pertinent to my issue of height limit. They have said I can file a code enforcement complaint which I will do.
Yes - it's just a POA and they've said that they'd help try to mediate but would not go beyond that. At the least I want them and the City to formalize the violation ( and by that I mean provide me and my neighbor with some formal notice that he is in violation) - I think they'll do this.
The city has confirmed that the hedge is in violation of its code (something I hope they will formalize), but then went on to say "Issues related to trees that overhang property lines are a civil matter that is handled between property owners, and/or their representation. City staff is not...
California. I am aware of the Fulle vs. Kanani that has mandatory damages for cutting a neighbors trees, but don't know if this would apply if the trees are illegal.
My neighbor has a privet tree hedge along our shared fence line that is far taller than both the city code and our subdivision CC&R's allow. Both allow for 6', the hedge is easily 18-20 feet tall. It blocks our view (we live in an area where that is meaningful), keeps light out of our yard...
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