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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

So we got a letter in the mail from the city of Menlo Park stating we have to move our cars in our driveway or we get a $500 fine. We own our house and have a long gated driveway(you can fit 7 cars back to back) and they said they're going to come to check and see if the cars run which my hatch doesn't but is registered and insured as is every car we own. Can they do this to us? If it matters my car is the third car in the driveway towards the back.

Posted by foxbody (Member # 582) on :

each city is different as far as city codes

they can enforce the fact that the cars must be able to start,move forward and backwards without repair needed to make them do so

but since you have a long drive way,check into your city codes.

in san jose,cars used to have to be registered as well as run,but someone sued the city for not having enough storage facilities,so now cars,trucks,boats etc can be stored in the driveway,unregistered,but cars must be able to start and move under their own power

[ 2015-05-19, 08:09 PM: Message edited by: foxbody ]

Posted by 510.86.notch (Member # 9892) on :

In oakland they got me for this.it has to move under it's own power.had to be a neighbor that told the city.even if it's behind a gate.good luck.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

8.20.040 Additional requirements for motor vehicle storage in front and side yards.
No motor vehicle, whether or not operational, shall be parked or stored on a required front or side yard except on a permanent driveway or parking place paved or surfaced with an all-weather, weed-free, and fire-resistant surface. (Ord. 740 § 3, 1986: Prior code § 22A.4).

I know who it was that complained because it's only one person in this whole block who gives a shit about anything. When I see her I'm gonna ask her if she has a problem kuz I'm tired of her ass always worrying about what the fuck we're doing.

Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :

think about it in a homeowners perspective, they do not want a bunch of trashy looking cars piled up in someones yard, it brings the area down and just plain looks bad. you will have the same view if you buy a home and have a neighbor like that.

Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :

are they on cement or dirt?

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by 5.t0es:
think about it in a homeowners perspective, they do not want a bunch of trashy looking cars piled up in someones yard, it brings the area down and just plain looks bad. you will have the same view if you buy a home and have a neighbor like that.

I know what you mean but come on I don't live in a nice neighborhood at all. My mustang in the back shouldn't be any concern compared to what goes down around here.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by phonso302:
are they on cement or dirt?

Cement, my whole driveway is cement.

Posted by wcs1993 (Member # 11111) on :

F that. If you have a gate, don't let them on your property and tell them to get a warrant.

Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :

well if i understand your post you should be ok if they are on top of a cement driveway... they might not have even checked and just left you a letter...

Posted by BigBen (Member # 10594) on :

one of my old managers had to deal with this same thing, also in menlo park, he actually had the police department send someone over to make sure the car started and moved on its own power. First time the cop showed up it didnt start, so he had to actually reschedule an appointment for the cop to show back up. One of his neighbors complained about hte car being in his backyard.

Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :

Had the city send me a letter because my truck had a flat tire. It's just part of the car game

Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :

Do you have it covered?

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by Boss 327:
Do you have it covered?

No I don't. It's just sitting there dirty from the neighbors tree(one of the complainers) on all fours, air in all tires, all body panels on.

Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :

When you say "we" do you mean my parents?

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by 135.0:
When you say "we" do you mean my parents?

Yes foolio. I'm 23 and live with my parents, big whoop.

Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :

Think about your parents, dont think they need you confronting neighbors man, just makes more problems for them...let it go and clean that yard up..good luck

Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
When you say "we" do you mean my parents?
Yes foolio. I'm 23 and live with my parents, big whoop.

It is a big deal, your parents worked hard to raise you so that one day you can make it on your own. At 23 you should have a degree for a couple of years or if your still in school you should be going for a doctorate. If your not doing any of the above, wouldn't the burden and shame your parents have to live with be lifted by you giving it a shot and trying to live on your own and pay your own bills and deal with your own driveway. The pride of being able to support yourself and not be a burden to the family anymore, does that have any value anymore for people? I'd like to see things on your end but I can't even fathom the idea of being over 20 and living next to mama and dada. Unless they had a mansion in the hills, but even then what a burden and shame to bear.

Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by phonso302:
are they on cement or dirt?
Cement, my whole driveway is cement.

Lol are you sure??, I pass by your house everyday......but anyways I think they need to be out of eye sight or inside a garage if they aren't in running condition. It sucks that people snitch you out, like who cares they dont pay your mortgage/rent so they shouldn't tell you what your house should or shouldn't have.

[ 2015-05-20, 09:06 AM: Message edited by: ed650 ]

Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :

7 cars down the driveway, how many are parked on the grass and in the street.

Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :

I'd complain to the city too if I had a neighbor with 7 cars in their driveway and only 2-3 of them ever ran, lol

Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :

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Originally posted by Blind:
I'd complain to the city too if I had a neighbor with 7 cars in their driveway and only 2-3 of them ever ran, lol

i was thinking it, you said it

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by 135.0:

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by 135.0:
When you say "we" do you mean my parents?
Yes foolio. I'm 23 and live with my parents, big whoop.
It is a big deal, your parents worked hard to raise you so that one day you can make it on your own. At 23 you should have a degree for a couple of years or if your still in school you should be going for a doctorate. If your not doing any of the above, wouldn't the burden and shame your parents have to live with be lifted by you giving it a shot and trying to live on your own and pay your own bills and deal with your own driveway. The pride of being able to support yourself and not be a burden to the family anymore, does that have any value anymore for people? I'd like to see things on your end but I can't even fathom the idea of being over 20 and living next to mama and dada. Unless they had a mansion in the hills, but even then what a burden and shame to bear.

I'm not one who likes school so I chose not to go. I'm trying to save up to eventually buy my own house and not have to waste money/time renting at someone else's property. And for the record my hatch and the '64 Impala are the only two cars that do not run.

I only came on here to ask for advice on the driveway situation not for a life lesson....

Posted by mikeP (Member # 4489) on :

NEIGHT-with Facebook around the corner and building from your house, things are going to change for sure....Menlo PD are going to start enforcing those regulations that exist but don't exist if you know what I mean.....It's all politics. They want to make the area look nice for those wealthy engineers, directors, software programmers and of course MR. Suckerberg. On the bright side, Menlo Park homes will have gained substantially in value [Wink]

just like what's going on right now. Those homes have raised +200,000 since the new facebook has opened and I heard all along Willow Rd those small business are owned by FB.....GL with fighting that ordinance...

[ 2015-05-20, 11:04 AM: Message edited by: mikeP ]

Posted by i (Member # 12534) on :

I know that fat ass white dude. Lol. Call the boys they got your back

Posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse (Member # 12298) on :

Its because of Facebook that they are doing that. They're using drones and checking backyards too now. They told my neighbor he has to get rid of his 2 old school project cars which are in his BACKYARD! However he does not have a side gate.. From talking to the code enforcement officer my understanding is that IF you have a side gate, u can keep the cars behind that gate. It just cant be in the front of the house where its visible. Kinda like the "outta sight, outta mind" theory. Just get an enclosed carport from Harbor Freight for $200, get a permit for $75, and park ur car inside there. Thats what im planning to do with my 68 mustang. I would rather pay like $300 one time and be worry free, than pay $500 for a ticket and then wonder when they're gonna come fuck with me again.

Posted by mikeP (Member # 4489) on :

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Originally posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse:
Its because of Facebook that they are doing that. They're using drones and checking backyards too now. They told my neighbor he has to get rid of his 2 old school project cars which are in his BACKYARD! However he does not have a side gate.. From talking to the code enforcement officer my understanding is that IF you have a side gate, u can keep the cars behind that gate. It just cant be in the front of the house where its visible. Kinda like the "outta sight, outta mind" theory. Just get an enclosed carport from Harbor Freight for $200, get a permit for $75, and park ur car inside there. Thats what im planning to do with my 68 mustang. I would rather pay like $300 one time and be worry free, than pay $500 for a ticket and then wonder when they're gonna come fuck with me again.

Facebook, yeap +1

Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :

Sell the cars then buy a house

Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :

quote:
Originally posted by i:
I know that fat ass white dude. Lol. Call the boys they got your back

are you the skinny ass mexican dude?

Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :

God forbid they try to clean up the neighborhood, nothing says nice neighborhood like bucket ass cars in the driveway are they stupid.

Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :

quote:
Originally posted by TEXAS:
God forbid they try to clean up the neighborhood, nothing says nice neighborhood like bucket ass cars in the driveway are they stupid.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:

quote:
Originally posted by TEXAS:
God forbid they try to clean up the neighborhood, nothing says nice neighborhood like bucket ass cars in the driveway are they stupid.

And that's EXACTLY how you let the government control everyone. You only see the "good" side to this so you're all for them. I guess you two would like someone telling you what you can and can't have on your own property.

It's the same as getting fined for sagging your pants(wherever that's at) to clean up the look of the city. Sure people hate the look but are you really going to let them tell us how to dress?

Posted by 5.t0es (Member # 5864) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:

quote:
Originally posted by TEXAS:
God forbid they try to clean up the neighborhood, nothing says nice neighborhood like bucket ass cars in the driveway are they stupid.

And that's EXACTLY how you let the government control everyone. You only see the "good" side to this so you're all for them. I guess you two would like someone telling you what you can and can't have on your own property.

It's the same as getting fined for sagging your pants(wherever that's at) to clean up the look of the city. Sure people hate the look but are you really going to let them tell us how to dress?

trust me, when you grow up your views will change. I moved out of a neighborhood with people who let their lawns go, parked junk all over etc. I am much happier where I am now, that shit wouldnt fly here....I take pride in living in a nice area/street.

Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by 5.t0es:

quote:
Originally posted by TEXAS:
God forbid they try to clean up the neighborhood, nothing says nice neighborhood like bucket ass cars in the driveway are they stupid.

And that's EXACTLY how you let the government control everyone. You only see the "good" side to this so you're all for them. I guess you two would like someone telling you what you can and can't have on your own property.

It's the same as getting fined for sagging your pants(wherever that's at) to clean up the look of the city. Sure people hate the look but are you really going to let them tell us how to dress?

If you don't like it then move, I own a home and am part of a HOA, I'm already told what I can and can't do on my own property, it's part of life, there are rules that need to be followed. City's have codes and it sounds like your city is starting to enforce them, if you want to have 7 cars in your driveway maybe you need to find a city that does not care, otherwise tough shit and if they want to start fining people for having there pants around there knees, it's about damn time, they outta throw them in jail, no one wants to see your fucking underwear.

Posted by Blk93pny (Member # 11387) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
8.20.040 Additional requirements for motor vehicle storage in front and side yards.
No motor vehicle, whether or not operational, shall be parked or stored on a required front or side yard except on a permanent driveway or parking place paved or surfaced with an all-weather, weed-free, and fire-resistant surface. (Ord. 740 § 3, 1986: Prior code § 22A.4).

I know who it was that complained because it's only one person in this whole block who gives a shit about anything. When I see her I'm gonna ask her if she has a problem kuz I'm tired of her ass always worrying about what the fuck we're doing.

Well not to say that your a typical mexican family but 7 cars in a driveway , holy shit you almost cant blame her

Posted by MauriSSio (Member # 9943) on :

To a car person, your driveway might or might not look like potential but to everyone else it probably looks like a pick n pull. I think the bad neighbor in this case is just fed up with it and trying to improve the neighborhood.you did say you don't live in a nice area. Maybe she or he is trying to change that. 7 cars is a lot to have hanging out in front.

i don't think it's really about the government controlling anything, it's actually the PEOPLE empowering themselves and taking pride and ownership of where they live. It's a fine balance, the blight affects their investments and land value. Maybe just get rid of 3 or 4 cars and they'd probably stop bothering you.

[ 2015-05-21, 07:26 AM: Message edited by: MauriSSio ]

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MauriSSio:
To a car person, your driveway might or might not look like potential but to everyone else it probably looks like a pick n pull. I think the bad neighbor in this case is just fed up with it and trying to improve the neighborhood.you did say you don't live in a nice area. Maybe she or he is trying to change that. 7 cars is a lot to have hanging out in front.

i don't think it's really about the government controlling anything, it's actually the PEOPLE empowering themselves and taking pride and ownership of where they live. It's a fine balance, the blight affects their investments and land value. Maybe just get rid of 3 or 4 cars and they'd probably stop bothering you.

I hear what you're saying and I understand about looking bad to the neighborhood. But how is someone going to tell you how to treat your property? Plus the same person complaining has a car that has sat in her small ass driveway without being touched for at least 10 years. It's not like we leave our cars outside overnight taking up the street(you're not allowed to by the city or you get a ticket). As for selling cars I have no say in it, my dad is the biggest hard-head you'll ever meet.

I'm done with this thread though I think I found my answer, thanks Steve. [patriot]

Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:

quote:
Originally posted by MauriSSio:
To a car person, your driveway might or might not look like potential but to everyone else it probably looks like a pick n pull. I think the bad neighbor in this case is just fed up with it and trying to improve the neighborhood.you did say you don't live in a nice area. Maybe she or he is trying to change that. 7 cars is a lot to have hanging out in front.

i don't think it's really about the government controlling anything, it's actually the PEOPLE empowering themselves and taking pride and ownership of where they live. It's a fine balance, the blight affects their investments and land value. Maybe just get rid of 3 or 4 cars and they'd probably stop bothering you.
I hear what you're saying and I understand about looking bad to the neighborhood. But how is someone going to tell you how to treat your property? Plus the same person complaining has a car that has sat in her small ass driveway without being touched for at least 10 years. It's not like we leave our cars outside overnight taking up the street(you're not allowed to by the city or you get a ticket). As for selling cars I have no say in it, my dad is the biggest hard-head you'll ever meet.

I'm done with this thread though I think I found my answer, thanks Steve.

The cocksucker who snitched you out has a dead ass car in their driveway??? Maybe he snitched to get his wife off his own ass.

Posted by 50/50 (Member # 1724) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
8.20.040 Additional requirements for motor vehicle storage in front and side yards.
No motor vehicle, whether or not operational, shall be parked or stored on a required front or side yard except on a permanent driveway or parking place paved or surfaced with an all-weather, weed-free, and fire-resistant surface. (Ord. 740 § 3, 1986: Prior code § 22A.4).

I know who it was that complained because it's only one person in this whole block who gives a shit about anything. When I see her I'm gonna ask her if she has a problem kuz I'm tired of her ass always worrying about what the fuck we're doing.

I don't like people like that. They're cowards too afraid to say it to you. They call someone else to do it for them. But, rev your engine a few times and you're already labeled a "delinquent" and you'll never be any good.

[ 2015-05-22, 09:43 AM: Message edited by: 50/50 ]

Posted by Z06-FTMFW (Member # 3164) on :

I would call the HOA people, the police, DMV and the county as well if my neighbor had dozens of cars in their yard. Driveway or not. It would piss me off!!! No one wants to live next to the house with dozens of broken cars in the yard.

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