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Normal natural run-off is not illegal from one property to another in California. Adding run-off beyond what nature provides for is however a violation. This is similar in most if not all states. For example, I was disallowed to build an above ground pool in Illinois because it would remove a large amount of natural drainage from my yard and force run-off from my property to my neighbors. (I had contacted the zoning board in advance btw, the neighbors did not even know.)

While it seems petty, the neighbor is correct that this is disallowed, and while you could contact an attorney, I suggest changing the water disposal method. The latter is easier and far less costly no matter what the result.
 
Sounds pretty cry baby, who complains about free water? If you were dumping chemicals I could see the problem but water?

Write the neighbor a letter in retort stating the obvious... have a coke and a smile and shut the - up.
 
Drstrangelove said:
Normal natural run-off is not illegal from one property to another in California. Adding run-off beyond what nature provides for is however a violation. This is similar in most if not all states. For example, I was disallowed to build an above ground pool in Illinois because it would remove a large amount of natural drainage from my yard and force run-off from my property to my neighbors. (I had contacted the zoning board in advance btw, the neighbors did not even know.)

While it seems petty, the neighbor is correct that this is disallowed, and while you could contact an attorney, I suggest changing the water disposal method. The latter is easier and far less costly no matter what the result.
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Actually, it is stricter than that. When we designed this house the code states that all roof drains and surface runoff shall be controlled by ground swells to allow for ground absorption. Channelling to the curb or street is illegal. I don't dispute my current illegal practice but I'm soliciting ideas on correcting it. So far, pumping it into the sewer maybe the option.
 
kendragon said:
The garage is cut into the hillside...kinda underground so I would have to pump it upstairs into the sewer. Wife says I should wash her car everytime I do a WC to make it legal. Good try.
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Sounds like your pumpin water up.
Washing ur wife's car 2-3x a week.
Putting in a new lawn.
Or adding new lines to plumb into your current sewer system.


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get a pump, your naibors are clearly stupid and will take you to court beacause you are dumping water thast has no chemicals into the lawn...
 
I hate neighbors like that! All I can think of is if possible, spread the water out across the road. That way it won't flow as far down hill and it'll evaporate faster.


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kendragon said:
Actually, it is stricter than that. When we designed this house the code states that all roof drains and surface runoff shall be controlled by ground swells to allow for ground absorption. Channelling to the curb or street is illegal. I don't dispute my current illegal practice but I'm soliciting ideas on correcting it. So far, pumping it into the sewer maybe the option.
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Ahh, interesting. Well, I learn new stuff everyday! Yes, the toilet / sink sounds like an option. If you have a sump with an open access or a simple drain, those would work as well.
 
Meddling ignorant brain-dead neighbors, the bane of our existence.

+1 on the lawn or bathtub temporary ideas. Seems your next best option is to pump it to your sewer system as you said. This however still will be complained about as it just made it less conspicuous. I still prefer the lawn though as it's a direct proof of your water being environmentally friendly. That is if you have a lawn or a garden? At least in the end you'll come out with a better looking lawn and envious stupid neighbors.
 
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