Anderson v. City of La Mesa

Opinion

BROWN (Gerald), P. J.

The City of La Mesa (City) appeals a judgment granting Leona Anderson’s petition for a peremptory writ of mandate.

The City issued Anderson a building permit under the City’s standard zoning ordinances requiring single family dwellings be set back at least five feet from the side lot lines. As allowed under the permit, one wall of Anderson’s house was built about seven feet from the side lot line. During construction the City inspected the house six times. Upon completing the house Anderson applied for final inspection, but the City claimed a specific plan ordinance…