Okasaki v. City of Elk Grove

Opinion

MAURO, J.

Appellants David and Cathryn Okasaki petitioned for a writ of administrative mandamus against the City of Elk Grove, the Elk Grove City Council (collectively the City), and real parties in interest Chisorum and Emmanuel Okwuosa. The writ petition challenged a variance issued by the City of Elk Grove allowing the Okwuosas to build a pool and spa within a setback bordering the Okasakis’ property. The trial court, among other things, sustained the City’s demurrer to three of the Okasakis’ causes of action without leave to amend, ruling that the first and second causes of action…