Code Compliance

[NotCranky]

[quote=joec][quote=no_such_reality]
But really, I’m like the other already pointing out, really laughing at your reaction when the big government dictation you always pander for gets directed your way.[/quote]

Gotta agree here. I forget what work/job you do FiH, but in the end, I think everyone is just looking out for their own wallet/skin/life…

Immigration probably isn’t a negative in your life/whatever you do and would probably be a positive for rentals (more demand) so your views probably tilt towards that direction. It’s not really about the issues of what is better/worst for the overall environment/society, but ultimately, what makes it better for us and our family financially.

Just the type of world we live in I think…[/quote]

I guess I have been kind of naive. I will never again underestimate neighborly self interest. It seems the more people think they are the cream of the crop type the worse they are. With this easement I legitimately bought before most of my neighbors lived here at least 5 out of 7 were quite willing to screw us to some degree to keep us from developing it. This is just a fricken driveway! Not saying all of them are complete monsters, but man , it’s ugly. No they don’t hold themselves to the same standard at all! It’s not like we are the bad apples either ,none of these people like each other. Everything for them nothing for the other guy.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=Blogstar]
I guess I have been kind of naive. I will never again underestimate neighborly self interest. It seems the more people think they are the cream of the crop type the worse they are. With this easement I legitimately bought before most of my neighbors lived here at least 5 out of 7 were quite willing to screw us to some degree to keep us from developing it. This is just a fricken driveway! Not saying all of them are complete monsters, but man , it’s ugly. No they don’t hold themselves to the same standard at all! It’s not like we are the bad apples either ,none of these people like each other. Everything for them nothing for the other guy.[/quote]

They are jealous because you have the money to develop and improve and they don’t. Human nature. I see it all the time.

In the country, sometimes people get lonely, drunk or depressed and they take it out on other people. I know a family who had their easement blocked that they couldn’t drive through anymore.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Blogstar][quote=joec][quote=no_such_reality]
But really, I’m like the other already pointing out, really laughing at your reaction when the big government dictation you always pander for gets directed your way.[/quote]

Gotta agree here. I forget what work/job you do FiH, but in the end, I think everyone is just looking out for their own wallet/skin/life…

Immigration probably isn’t a negative in your life/whatever you do and would probably be a positive for rentals (more demand) so your views probably tilt towards that direction. It’s not really about the issues of what is better/worst for the overall environment/society, but ultimately, what makes it better for us and our family financially.

Just the type of world we live in I think…[/quote]

I guess I have been kind of naive. I will never again underestimate neighborly self interest. It seems the more people think they are the cream of the crop type the worse they are. With this easement I legitimately bought before most of my neighbors lived here at least 5 out of 7 were quite willing to screw us to some degree to keep us from developing it. This is just a fricken driveway! Not saying all of them are complete monsters, but man , it’s ugly. No they don’t hold themselves to the same standard at all! It’s not like we are the bad apples either ,none of these people like each other. Everything for them nothing for the other guy.[/quote]I now see this whole situation as a case of NIMBYism, plain and simple. Once people finally get a little piece of land all their own anywhere within a hour’s drive of CA’s coast (your area qualifies, Blogstar), they are scared sh!tless of anyone grading next to them, looking as though they’re going to add unit(s), etc and want to make sure they get their two-cents in … cuz in accordance with the law, they can! Available 2/3+ AC lots are so far and few between in CA coastal counties that they are a precious commodity … especially if purchased for horse setups or RV/”toy”/”antique” vehicle storage, etc. Lots of homeowners out in east county erect 2000+ sf metal outbuildings on their land just for that purpose (even with vehicle hoists installed in the concrete pad) and get legal permits to do so. But many of them still end up dealing with all their neighbors within 300 feet of their parcel and end up getting smacked down from adding a shower to that half-bath out there (so they can come into the house cleaned up after working all day in their “shop”). Close neighbors don’t want to see any more “living-units” or even a semblance of anything that can pass for a “makeshift living unit” at a later date. The fact that you are 8-9 miles from the int’l border could be exacerbating the problem you’re having with your neighbors, I think. And I can’t say I blame them. Land (with utils already brought to it) isn’t all that “cheap” where you live …. if any is left at all. People who buy lots out there, regardless of the condition of the existing dwelling on it, buy it with the expectation that there will be no density or development whatsoever around them … and rightly so.

Based on your posts thus far, Russ, I’ve come to the conclusion that your neighbors are just paying close attention to your activities, cuz you own heavy equipment and you already built a (legally-permitted, yes?) 2nd house on your parcel a few years ago which is an obvious “rental unit” so they are paying attention to what you might do next. They’re making phone calls and taking other action to “cause trouble” for you cuz they can.

I lived in Bonita for about 12 years … an uninc area of SD County directly to the west of you about 8-9 miles (as the crow flies) and can tell you that the same problems you’re describing here happened there. For example, if a homeowner wanted to build a pool cabana, the neighbors were right on top of it, to make sure it didn’t have a “full bath” or kichenette and could be therefore be surreptitiously turned into a “living unit.” Likewise for horse stalls which were often built on a (very visible) raised part of the lot 12-14 feet above the back of the house. The homeowner sure as h@ll better be building stalls only (2 horse bays only allowed in subdivisions). A tap coming out of the ground for horses was acceptable but plumbing facilities for humans were not!

When people buy into into the “tonier” uninc areas of the county such as Bonita and Jamul (zoned 3 units to an acre … or less), they expect it will remain that way and so they should.

I’ve been to multiple city and county meetings over the years where I’ve personally heard dozens of neighbors at each one testifying against a neighbor’s proposed “project.” This even goes on in dense parts of the city where neighbors are beyond fed up with too many (permitted and unpermitted) 2nd stories over garages and granny flats off alleys rented to tenants and they and their friends/overnighters hogging up street parking (read: beach and “uptown” locations).

This is just my view of a very possible reason for all that you have been going thru in the aggregate, Russ. Maybe you should just get to know your neighbors a bit better … including the “Wackos” adjoining you … since they … and you … apparently aren’t going anywhere anytime soon :=0

[FlyerInHi]

I talked to the inspector. It’s not worth fighting to power that be. I will remove the improvement if necessary.

The inspector will charge for the investigation and a get a warrant, etc will incur more costs.

I hate stupidity and jealous neighbors. I’m with spdrun on this. I hope the stupid b**** gets run over by a Mack truck or her son dies of a drug overdose. Joking but it won’t break my heart is that happens.

[NotCranky]

That’s about it BG. Just what you said. I think there is some jealousy even though most appear to make more /have more than we do. Hopefully , we are through the worst.

[NotCranky]

[quote=FlyerInHi]I talked to the inspector. It’s not worth fighting to power that be. I will remove the improvement if necessary.

The inspector will charge for the investigation and a get a warrant, etc will incur more costs.

I hate stupidity and jealous neighbors. I’m with spdrun on this. I hope the stupid b**** gets run over by a Mack truck or her son dies of a drug overdose. Joking but it won’t break my heart is that happens.[/quote]
It will probably work out o.k. B, your inspector will be a liberal, make sure you wear your rainbow gear. If they pull up and look conservative, put a Red white and blue shirt on fast.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Blogstar][quote=FlyerInHi]I talked to the inspector. It’s not worth fighting to power that be. I will remove the improvement if necessary.

The inspector will charge for the investigation and a get a warrant, etc will incur more costs.

I hate stupidity and jealous neighbors. I’m with spdrun on this. I hope the stupid b**** gets run over by a Mack truck or her son dies of a drug overdose. Joking but it won’t break my heart is that happens.[/quote]
It will probably work out o.k. B, your inspector will be a liberal, make sure you wear your rainbow gear. If they pull up and look conservative, put a Red white and blue shirt on fast.[/quote]LOL …

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=Blogstar]

It will probably work out o.k. B, your inspector will be a liberal, make sure you wear your rainbow gear. If they pull up and look conservative, put a Red white and blue shirt on fast.[/quote]

I was very polite on the phone… (quick edit to remove possibly identifying info in case he reads this).

I will fain ignorance, plead for mercy, and humbly ask for advice. Needless to say, I won’t be my asshole, know-it-all self. I’m like that only when I can win.

The inspector sounds like an old White guy who’s near getting his pension. I think he’s a blue collar Republican who loves his pension and medicare. Well, with his salary and pension, he’s solidly middle-class, not quite upper middle…. but I meant of the blue collar Republican culture (old native White guys in Nevada tend to be Republican, no matter the income level.. some made it rich, most didn’t; but they come from the same culture).

[spdrun]

Does Las Vegas have any true natives?

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=spdrun]Does Las Vegas have any true natives?[/quote]

Good point, not as many left.

The new natives now are Latinos kids. There are swarms of them walking to and from school everywhere (I use the term “swarms” with humor because anti-immigrant folks like that term to denote many).

Vegas is very interesting. It’s the second highest concentration of Cubans (Rubio and his family lived here at one point). Lots of New Yorkers also, maybe a second destination after Florida. Lots of Eastern Europeans. Seems like the appliance repair companies are owned by Eastern European. It’s actually a big melting pot…. But the old order is still around in many ways — corrupt good ol’ boys’ club. It is Vegas after all.

I wish I knew someone who could “take care” of this for me, haha…

[njtosd]

[quote=FlyerInHi] Needless to say, I won’t be my asshole, know-it-all self. I’m like that only when I can win.
[/quote]

Perhaps you can control it, but perhaps that’s why you have a neighbor that’s calling code compliance on you . . .

[all]

[quote=FlyerInHi]
I hate stupidity and jealous neighbors. I’m with spdrun on this. I hope the stupid b**** gets run over by a Mack truck or her son dies of a drug overdose. Joking but it won’t break my heart is that happens.[/quote]

I was mad with the cop for pulling me over for speeding. I was also mad with the ass who would not let me merge in front of him, thus forcing me to step on the gas pedal. I don’t know much, but I know it can’t be my fault that I got a ticket for driving 80mph in 65mph zone.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=njtosd]

Perhaps you can control it, but perhaps that’s why you have a neighbor that’s calling code compliance on you . . .[/quote]

I was very nice to her. She has a dog; I like dogs and at first we made friends. She’s just old.
There’s some more I won’t go into details. While I was always nice, I believe she felt “betrayed” that I didn’t share my plans with her. But I don’t owe her anything.

It’ll cost me a few thousand $ but I’ll call it cost of entertainment/education. Have to keep a sense of humor, right?

It did not harm her in any way, but she’s costing me money out of spite… and maybe the Lord has plan, and there’s comeuppance.

I might be an asshole at times, mostly as action/reaction, but I never want to hurt people. For example, someone parked in my underground parking spot several times because he thought the unit was empty. But I never had the car towed because I know it would cause them 1 day’s worth of trouble and hundreds of dollars. Why feed the beast when you get nothing in return? I don’t need revenge that bad.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=all]

I was mad with the cop for pulling me over for speeding. I was also mad with the ass who would not let me merge in front of him, thus forcing me to step on the gas pedal. I don’t know much, but I know it can’t be my fault that I got a ticket for driving 80mph in 65mph zone.[/quote]

And the cop certainly didn’t exercise discretion when he pulled you over. It was probably safer for you to speed up to avoid all the obstructions.

There is such thing as enforcement/prosecutorial discretion. Best to spend resources smartly to make a better world.

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