What are the rules for enforcing code?

Given the facts as you describe them, the demands of the building inspector seem bizarre at best, incompetent at worst. Under usual land use and...

Rent stabilization problems

For heavens sake, get a good lawyer with expertise in the rent stabilization law. Don't delay.

I thought it prudent to take a gander at what the permitted and special uses -- as well as allowed home occupations -- are in the RR zoning...

Can a city impose laws on all existing small business owners to require them to install/offer public handicap restrooms?

In addition to the very prudent advice Mr. Lebowitz proffered, it is possible that the Americans With Disabilities Act might also require handicap...

Commercial Business setting of asthma attacks when I'm home. Hostile owners refusing to cooperate.

Several additional options: (1) Get your town council to adopt an ordinance that prohibits idling for more than 5 minutes. It's been done. I know...

Zoning variance

In addition to being a zoning attorney and a professional city planner, I sit on my village's Zoning Board of Appeals. The advice that Ms. Zoghlin...

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I live in a government apartment in Sacramento, KY where there is a no pet policy.

Of course you can keep the dog since it is essentially boarded on the property next door. I presume that you do not bring the dog to your apartment...

Is Property Value damage due to rezoning and subsequent hotel a mitigating factor?

While you and your neighbors might be prudent to hire an attorney, you may be even better off with a professional city planner who can offer expert...

Property is marketed as Commercial use but zoning is Residential.

It is highly likely the that leaving the legal nonconforming use vacant for 10 years end its eligibility to continue the commercial use and that...

Pursuit of Happiness

At the risk of offending you, may I suggest that you enroll in a high school civics class and reacquaint yourself with the U.S. Constitution, the...