You may want read Oakland planning code 17.19.050. I do not know what you are zoned but it looks like they are violating legal setback codes. This is the minimum allowable space between building and the property lines. I would be looking to hiring attorney or look for a credible building contractor/consultant to explain the rules involving setbacks. Oakland's Code enforcement is a joke.

They are claiming that the fence doesn't reflect the actual property line. They came into the backyard today to spray a blue line a few inches from the fence in my direction. This still doesn't cover the location of the scaffolding legs. Additionally, they came into the backyard and forcibly relocated several potted plants of mine, damaging plants and ceramics while they did so.

Thank you for your request. According to our system, we already have an open service request of this kind at this location. Your request has been combined with service request #760517. If you would like to check the status of the request, please contact the Public Works Call Center at 510-615-5566 or pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com. This issue can also be followed by watching http://seeclickfix.com/issues/3714411.

The City of Oakland Call Center has referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT,. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

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