I would be more than a little bit stunned if law enforcement were prohibited from entering your subdivision. Quite stunned indeed. I'm not quite...

Can a land use that is not specifically allowed be permitted without special use permit and opposition heard?

Generally speaking, zoning codes allow for decisions of the zoning administrator to be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals (there are...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Yes you do need an attorney experienced in zoning and planning law (aka, land use law). You need one now.

Can my next door neighbor build right next to my building, turning my semi detached house to attached house?

It may all depend on the side yard requirements in the R6 zoning district. You might start by visiting the city's zoning department for assistance...

How can I construct legal shared housing for unrelated adults while adhering to code?

You are seriously asking attorneys to help you violate the city's zoning ordinance? While I am sure there are attorneys who are that unethical, I...

Process to have a property rezoned

First -- I hope you have a contingency clause in your sales contract that allows you to cancel the purchase with no penalty if the zoning does not...

Check with the planning or zoning staff in the suburb. It is possible that the multi-family structure was built before the zoning ordinance was...

Retain a land use attorney today! That's about all that can be suggested because, unfortunately you provided very little -- and very imprecise --...

Do commercial complex and its multi-level parking structure need public hearing in a C-3 Zone?

You're going to have to look at Los Angeles County's zoning ordinance to see if these uses are allowed as of right (permitted use) or via special...

Before you can establish a massage parlor as a home business, you've got a bit of research to conduct. You need to make sure you stay on the legal...