You need to check your local town ordinances for your answer. Call your town offices and ask for the building and code enforcement department.
when building a wood fence in the town of Brookhaven what side of the fence is supposed to face my neighbors property
As long as the fence is on your property, no.
The fence cannot be outside your property line.
Yes, if they own the fence.
If the plants are on your property they may be planted along your neighbors fence. However, climbing plants that will grow over the fence cannot be planted along your neighbors fence. Caveat: Make sure your neighbor has not installed the fence "inside" their property line so it lies a short distance FROM the property line. That is the practice in some areas and is required by the city ordinances in some areas. In that case, the land along the fence would belong to your neighbor. You need to determine where the property line is located and not assume the fence is on the property line.
Build a fence. It is not uncommon for land owners to fence off their property to keep people or animals out.
generally speaking, yes if it's on the separating line between you and your neighbors, definitely yes
If the fence is their property, and not yours; you would need their consent to make any modification to it.
Installing a wood privacy fence in a residential property provides benefits such as increased security, privacy from neighbors, noise reduction, and improved property value.
To determine the property lines for your fence, you can start by checking your property deed or survey. You can also hire a professional surveyor to accurately mark the boundaries of your property. It's important to follow local regulations and communicate with your neighbors before installing a fence to avoid any disputes.
You first have to prove this fence is in fact, on your land and not your neighbors. You do this by obtaining the survey that is filed along with your deed. And then, if there is further questions, you might have to hire a survey company to re survey your property, physically mark the property lines and then give notice to your neighbor that his fence is on your property, justified by a copy of the survey and give him a time frame in which to remove this fence. Then, if it is not done, remove it and sue for the amount it took to remove it. You should read the contract you signed when you purchased the property. Many contracts for the purchase of land will state if an existing fences is the property line regardless of what a survey shows.
It is important to address a leaning fence on your property because it can pose a safety hazard, lead to property damage, and potentially cause disputes with neighbors. Fixing the fence promptly can prevent accidents and maintain good relationships with those around you.