Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

Oftentimes, one must "exhaust the administrative remedies" before challenging an administrative ruling - such as whether there has been a municipal code violation - in court.

I suggest you inquire often and loudly of the departments involved as to what your appeal rights and requirements are, and pursue them fully and quickly.

This nonsense is all a holdover from the days 1000 years ago when the king was sent by God and could do no wrong. The same mind set has given rise to the old saying "You can't fight City Hall." Well, of course you can, but all governments have made the pathway to suit full of sandtraps, detours, speed bumps, special rules and a few land mines.

You need to put in writing a demand for appeal and administrative hearing. If you still don't get satisfaction and wish to 'appeal' after that, you can file a Writ proceeding in court. Consult with local counsel for the legal help you'll need.