Do you need permission to build a fence?
I'm about to buy a house in Green, Ohio. I want to build a wooden fence around my back yard for privacy. Do i need to get my neighbors' permission and do I need a permit from my city? Is there anything else I should be thinking about with this? Any experience or advice with this issue and wood fence building in general would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!
Do I need a building permit for a Bamboo fence?
I do not want the fancy stuff. Just something with those metal bars in the ground and that roll out bamboo fence for nosy neighbors!!!!!!! It is going in the back yard of a semi rural area.
How high a fence should I build for pumas? Around 10 ft high, or higher?
Most governments have minimum requirements regarding acceptable enclosures for exotic animals, as well as permits which are necessary and usually mandate inspection.One might also look at the standards put forth by zoo organizations such as this one put forth by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria: http://www.eaza.net/about/Docume...Proper care and housing of a puma is not to be taken lightly, it is an expensive endeavor which has strict needs which extend through the lifetime of the animal. If one is, on the other hand, primarily concerned with keeping wild big cats away fom land and livestock, chances are any kind of fencing will be prohibitive in expense... Consider instead implementing deterrents such as motion activated noisemakers and scent makers which pumas recognize as indicating territory which is unsafe. This site: http://www.mountainlion.org/port... addresses many topics regarding mountain lions and the question of discouraging mountain lions in particular.
Do you need a building permit to put a TINY HOUSE in your yard?
As others have pointed out it will depend on your location an the local zoning ordinances (US terminology).One twist on this is that since the building is already built you may not need a building permit as such though it would likely need to be inspected for safety and habitability.That’s assuming it would even be allowed for habitation. In most places I have lived and worked it would not. Zoning regulations are usually pretty strict about how many domiciles are allowed.If your zoning allows for an additional dwelling unit you can count yourself quite lucky. If it allows that unit to be a trailer/mobile home (which is how tiny homes will typically be classified) then you’ve hit the jackpot. This is very unlikely.Many jurisdictions and zoning classifications specifically exclude the use of campers, trailers, or mobile homes as dwelling units. You can typically park street legal campers and trailers on your property for storage but it is generally illegal to live in them.Many people in the tiny home movement are opting for stealth, grey areas, remote locations, and generally flying under the radar. I believe there are also some who are pushing for zoning and regulatory changes and perhaps even engaging in a bit of civil disobedience.There’s lots of stuff about this on the web. Google “tiny homes” with whatever other qualifiers you want and you’ll get lots of hits.If you already have land or are looking in a particular area get familiar with you local zoning regulations.
A neighbor built a fence without a permit...?
Just the other day, a neighbor built a fence directly on the property line without a permit. I complained to the city about it, but I know he will intend to get a permit after the fact. So my first question is this: If someone builds without a permit, even if he can get a permit at a later time, will the city make him take it down until he actually has a permit issued? In a city where a fence may be built along the property line, but must be built totally within the property line, without defining how far within a property it must be, does that mean it can be built on the property line? If it is built on a hill in such a way that makes it impossible for him to keep it from leaning over the property line, do I have the right to make him remove it, since portions of it are on my property? How would I do that? In the off chance that, despite all this, the city gives him a permit, and I see a section of city code that says he cannot get a permit to build a fence like that, do I have the right to dispute the issued permit in any way?
My neighbor is building a deck close to my property line. Is there a minimium?
In most US (you did not say where you are) cities the set back requirement is five (5) feet from the property line. If your neighbor has a permit for the deck, he would have had to have submitted plans. If he did that, he may have used your FENCE as the boundary and not the actual boundary line. Here are my suggestions 1) Call your City or COunty or whatever agency and determine what the minimum set back is. 2) Find out if he/she has a permit for the deck (or needs one) and if so go down and look at the plans on file 3) If the minimum setback is not matching with the construction contact the City inspector, both by phone AND by written letter. Be prepared to give some evidence as to why you think your fence is not the boundary line if the neighbor claims it as such. 4) Notify your neighbor also if you wish but, as you point out, this may start a battle. But better to assert your right to a peaceful home now then to wait until after they get settled into a pattern. A final note.. putting up a fence inside your property is a nice idea but it can cloud the title to the land OUTSIDE of that fence if the neighbor starts to use it. Over a period of time the neighbor will acquire a prescriptive right to continue to use that land which you can not take back. This cloud can actually affect the sale value of both of your properties (would you buy land that someone else gets to use with or without your permission?). THat may be a bit of what is happening now. You should look into this to see if it is something that you want to address.
My neighbour put up a fence and it's on my side of the property line. Can I tell him to take it down and move it over?
My neighbour put up a fence and it's on my side of the property line. Can I tell him to take it down and move it over?No, first you need to check your facts…Go to your local council (or ring them first to ask about this) or property ratings department, and ask them about the location of the fence. Maybe take some photos on your phone (long shots, showing relation of fence to your house, trees, other landmarks). Then check the maps and locations of the boundaries.At this point, either eat humble pie, or ask them to get a property surveyor, to establish the boundaries vs new fence. Either wait until you’ve got the surveyor’s results, or go straight away to see your neighbour, depending on how certain you are that you’re right…Have a questioning conversation with neighbour about the placement of the fence, but don’t get the neighbour on the defensive. Maybe he’s about to get several big dogs, or wants to grow illicit substances on his property, so he may have been doing you a favour, keeping his side in…? Just express your surprise, and concern about it, and maybe tell him you’ve spoken to the local authorities - if he shows any sign of going feral on you, leave quickly.Document everything. Make sure you have in writing all the details - when the fence went up, day and period of time, when and where you visited the council, what was said and done, when and where you spoke to neighbour and wwsad, etc. If you have to go to court, this will come in very handy. try and date stamp and time stamp it.Check back with council (by email) as often as necessary till the surveyor comes…(add to document file)Once surveyor has made his report, visit council again, and try and get them to take up the cudgels with the neighbour. If they will, let them play the heavy with the neighbour - they don’t have to live next door to him…If not, take all the document you have, photos, surveyor’s report, anything else helpful - and go and see a lawyer - and make sure if he takes the case, that he’s going to claim for costs against your neighbour… Sadly, at this point, there will be no more cosy, casual bbq’s with neighbour - make sure you can cope with that, and if not, try a different approach…Good luck
How close to my property line can my neighbor build an addition to his residence?
Usually 5 feet minimum. You need to check with your local government building codes, but in most normal neighborhoods the side setback is five feet. You may see some older properties that are only 3 feet to the line on each side (6 feet total), but these days it is usually 5 feet each and 10 feet total unless it is very high density zoned.If you are talking the rear property line, then much further and at least 15 feet in most cases.There are much larger setbacks for very big lots, but I’m assuming you are not talking an area where everyone has acreage as their additions would never get very close at all to a neighbor’s property line.Most common setbacks are 30 feet front, 5 feet sides, 15 feet rear, but this will vary from one jurisdiction to another, so do check with your local building department in your town or City.
If I wanted to put a mobile home on land what do I need to do?
My parents own a couple of acres and I wanted to put a mobile home on the back of their land. I need water, electric, and septic, and what else and how would I get all this stuff. How would I find out if I need anything special like to split off the land and stuff.