"The permitting delay was due to a separate city dispute over a concrete masonry wall and a chain link fence at the back of the property, where the city has an easement for a storm drainage channel."
"The couple's attorney says the 'violation' ... is the consequence of the city's own delay, highlighting the confusion caused by conflicting approvals from different city officials."
"The disagreement has disrupted the couple's plans to convert their garage into a granny or in-law unit at a time when the city faces a severe housing shortage."
Stephen and Sharon Burns are engaged in a lengthy permit dispute with Redwood City after a tree fell on their outdoor storage area. The couple has incurred over $10,000 in costs since January 2023 due to pending permits. The city denied their request for a time extension and cited them for a violation attributed to the city's delays. Their plans to convert their garage into an accessory dwelling unit and renovate their home have been hindered by conflicting city approvals regarding a storm drainage easement.
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