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Referring to County of Alameda CA R-1 District permitted uses verses Limited-agriculture (L District) permitted uses. Zoning is silent for R-1, so jurisdiction falls under the Sheriff's Office "animals standards" that allows livestock under an animal fanciers permit on parcels with... View More 
answered on Jan 30, 2016
Without reviewing the Alameda County Development Code, it's impossible to give you a straight answer. You should go down to the Alameda County Planning Department to discuss permissible uses and what animals are permitted in your zoning.
I'm 78 and have Interstitial Cystitis and other bladder issues that compel me to go to the toilet every 1-2 hours. There are 14 steps up to the second floor of my unit, where the bathroom is. There is a law in Culver City that prohibits use of a garage for a toilet unless there are 2 other... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2015
You can request a variance or a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. It's an approval process that you can apply for with the planning department.
answered on Nov 9, 2015
I assume by "FAR", you mean floor area ratio. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floor_area_ratio#Use_in_zoning
It would depend on the use one is considering. If it is residential use, I would say no.
My 84 year old dad is in the middle of a one year lease at an apartment in Tucson. He lives alone. There are no family nearby and he needs to move in with my sister in Utah for health reasons. He can obtain a doctor's note supporting this. The apt landlord won't return a $1,500 deposit. I... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
No, I'm sorry but a health issue isn't going to allow a tenant to break a lease without consequences.
answered on Sep 6, 2015
You should check with your local city or county planning department to check the zoning laws related to open range.
Ocean front vacant lot at Stinson Beach, we have had 2 will and able buyers but county forewarns that they may not be able to build do to flooding and sensitive area. The property has been in family since 1930's a house was once there but burnt down in the 80's. We have been trying to... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2015
You may have to hire an attorney to review the county general code and FEMA requirements. The coastal commission may also have requirements. At the end, a writ of mandamus may have to be filed to force the county to issue building permits.
answered on Sep 6, 2015
Each parcel of land is allocated a zoning designation. Special Use is the zoning designation for your property. You can go to the planning department and they will tell you what is allowed, what is disallowed, and what restrictions are placed on using your property in a Special Use zoning... View More
I lost my home several years ago and moved with my family to a vacant piece of land that I own in Santa Cruz County. I've been red-tagged and have a court date on June 23rd regarding a temporary restraining order. I'm in way over my head and do not have funds to hire my own counsel.
answered on Sep 6, 2015
The first thing that you should do is to talk to the code enforcement department to see if you can resolve your code enforcement violations. Get a copy of your notice of code violations and understand what is needed to be done. Request that any fines be removed. If you can't do it on your... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2014
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No, there is no need to notarize the Preliminary Change of Ownership (PCO) form. County recorder requires notarization for most documents that need to be recorded. PCO is an... View More
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