In Pictou County, Nova Scotia, the required distance a fence must be set back from the property line can vary depending on municipal bylaws. Typically, it is advisable to check with the local municipality or planning department for specific regulations, as setbacks may differ based on zoning or property use. Generally, a common guideline is to have at least a few inches to a foot from the property line, but confirming with local authorities is essential for compliance.
You need to call your county office and inquire there.
It depends on what city you live in or what county you live in. The city has different ordinances then the county. Living in the city of Elizabeth City, NC the fence can be put on the property line but the owners of the fence need to maintain the other side of their fence.
how far off the property line do you have to be for a house addition in susex county delaware
25ft for a privacy fence! I just found out when I went to pull a permit.. It's ridiculous!
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.
You have to follow county zoning laws and each zoning may very. Call your town hall.
Those matters are governed locally. You need to inquire at your town offices.
Well, there is no such thing as 'zero property line,' even if neither you nor your neighbor know exactly where it is. Your County Clerk (in the US; 'county' may also be called 'parish') can help you out there.
Is there a stand off distance along a property line between two single family homes for a fence to be installed, if one of the two homeowners does not care to have the fence installed and does not want to split the cost of having the fence installed? JR McCulloch (301) 903-6721
In Bartow County, Georgia, the general requirement for fence installation is that it must be at least 15 feet from the property line for residential properties. However, specific regulations can vary based on zoning and property type, so it’s essential to check with the local zoning office or the county's planning department for any additional requirements or exceptions that may apply. Always consider obtaining a survey to clearly define property boundaries before installation.
how far must a fence be from property line
That issue is handled locally. You need to call your town offices.