CAN A BUILDING BE PLACED IN AREAS THE CODE SETS ASIDE AS A “YARD” UNDER SAN DIEGO BUILDING CODE §159.0307 (b) (3)

Have you checked with Building and Planning to see what their interpretation is? I take it you are not a land use attorney. You may want to...

You say they are building on YOUR property? First are you certain this is your property? Do you have a survey? This is a case of trespass, if so,...

Do I have to give them a Right-Of-Way across my property!?

Sounds like you belong on Family Feud! These are your own relatives and you won't grant them a right of way? Must be something going on there....

Which Setback Requirements Apply?

I agree with the other attorneys. The setbacks are different from zone, to zone. The bigger issue may be the permit, so do learn the rules for...

10 ACRES I-1, NEED I-1M FOR A CONSTRUCTION CO,NEEDS BLDG AND OUTSIDE STORAGE, HOW TO CONVINCE ZONING?

You need to talk to a local land use attorney. I am not familiar with this jargon, and can only practice law in California. Maybe someone else on...

In California, you can definitely sue for damages,; you can also trim the roots only if it will not damage the tree and you do need someone versed...

Your insurance or your landlord's would be responsible. If you knew or should have known there were issues with the tree or contributed to its...

I have a corner lot with a concret slab from a garage that burnt down before I bought it. I want to build on the slab, but they

I agree with the previous attorney. That sounds right. The way to do it is apply for a variance explaining all your circumstances, including how...

I have a residential property right-of-way question

I agree with the previous attorney, but you might want to find out if the right of way on your property is ever actually used. It is hard to show...

Am I allowed to kill a "nuisance" tree?

You may not do anything to damage the health of the tree. You should have it professionally assessed by a consulting arborist. Then you could trim...