Sunday, September 25, 2011

Calif. Woman Can Be Fined for Cross on Lawn; Neighbors: Cross Drives Down Property Values

A retired San Fernando Valley woman could face thousands of dollars in zoning fines for erecting a 24-foot-high cross on her property, the CBS website reports today (September 25, 2011).

Los Angeles Building and Safety inspectors visited the home of Laly Dobener on September 22, after receiving complaints from neighbors determined she had violated the laws by erecting an unpermitted structure.

Building and Safety spokesman Dave Lara said, "She has two options: She can take it down, or she can try to get a permit."

The 72-year-old retired baker faces an immediate fine of $336, and has 30 days to either dismantle the cross or obtain a permit.

Neighbors claim the cross is driving down property values.

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