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Pleasanton Municipal Code section 18.08.167 complies with state law in that it defines "family" as "an individual or two or more persons who are related by blood or marriage, or who otherwise live together in a dwelling unit." (Emphasis added.) e Is it permissible to rent rooms in a single-family home? In the R-1 or R-M zoning district, Pleasanton Municipal Code section 18.32.030 allows a maximum of two guest sleeping rooms to be rented for lodging or boarding purposes. However, short-term-rentals (under 31 days) are prohibited within a residential zone (unless the subject property obtains a Conditional Use Permit for a bed and breakfast use.) • Is there a limit on how many persons can live in a single-family residence? Not specifically, however, under the Uniform Housing Code, adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17922, subdivision (a)(1), every dwelling unit in this state is required to have at least 1 room with a minimum of 120 square feet of floor area; other habitable rooms are required to have an area of at least 70 square feet; and in any room used for sleeping purposes, "the required floor area shall be increased at the rate of 50 square feet for each occupant in excess of two." (See Uniform Housing Code section 503(b).) Section 2: Miscellaneous Questions O Is there anything that would warrant this property being declared a "public nuisance" and not being allowed to make changes until it is taken off the "public nuisance" list? What is required to get a property declared a "public nuisance"? As stated above, the R-1 zoning district allows for the rental of up to two bedrooms for boarding purposes. While the City Attorney's Office has taken legal action with regard to two homes in Pleasanton (a "hoarder house" and a "drug house"), this property would not be a candidate for this type of action. If there are issues within the home that require police or code enforcement to intervene, that action can be taken. • Regarding the Zoning Administrator's Condition of Approval to keep the subject property well-kept and clear of debris during the construction period, how would complaints be handled?Are there any associated fines?If yes, and fines are not paid, what is the remedy? Conditions of approval can be enforced by Code Enforcement. Typically, the Code Enforcement Officer starts by contacting the property owner and attempts to obtain voluntary compliance. If that is ineffective, then administrative citations can be issued for the violations. The citations start at$100 and escalates to $200, $500 and $750. If the fines are not paid by the subject property and/or compliance is not achieved, the City has various other legal remedies that it can employ. e Regarding the neighbors at 3564 Yellowstone Court (The Johnsons), was the existing second-floor window that faces the subject property in place prior to the Johnsons buying 3