 ? Installing fence (by Mick [CA]) May 24, 2018 6:28 PM
 ? Installing fence (by 1Gr81 [NC]) May 24, 2018 7:05 PM
? Installing fence (by Vee [OH]) May 24, 2018 7:27 PM
? Installing fence (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) May 24, 2018 8:28 PM
? Installing fence (by plenty [MO]) May 24, 2018 8:39 PM
? Installing fence (by JB [OR]) May 24, 2018 10:20 PM
? Installing fence (by cjo'h [CT]) May 24, 2018 10:46 PM
? Installing fence (by Jim in O C [CA]) May 24, 2018 10:59 PM
? Installing fence (by Robert J [CA]) May 25, 2018 12:06 AM
? Installing fence (by AllyM [NJ]) May 25, 2018 6:58 PM
? Installing fence (by Mick [CA]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 6:28 PM
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I want to install a new fence for a SFH rental. There are neighbors on both sides and in the back of the house is a canyon, so no backyard neighbors.
There is an existing old chain link fence about 4 feet high between the neighboring houses. I asked one of the neighbors if he wouldn’t mind me removing the old fence and replacing with new fence and I’m sure the other neighbor will agree too. My question: is there a “permission slip” that I should have the neighbors sign? --76.238.xxx.xxx |
? Installing fence (by 1Gr81 [NC]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 7:05 PM
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Sadly, even here, in the state of NC, we need a permit to install a fence. This has become my "go to" example of the governments overreach with regulations.. (ie...something that can be installed in a day-ish...removed even quicker)...needing approval from big bro .) Ugh.
That being said. I realize that I am talking to someone from CA. If even a fraction of what I read online is true...I would have run years ago.
I honestly don't know about a "permission slip", but I understand where you are coming from. See which neighbors are homeowners and approach them, about your plan, w extra politeness.
In my experience, the only way a municipality gets involved, is because a "neighbor" complains, and your project gets on the radar.
Just ask the neighbors out of courtesy. Set your fence, well into your property.
Best of luck. --74.124.xxx.xxx |
? Installing fence (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 7:27 PM
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To avoid the need of a permit I suggest changing one side now and the other sometime near halloween - this would be a repair in my area, if you were starting from scratch you would need the surveyor blessing. --76.188.xxx.xx |
? Installing fence (by NC INVESTOR [NC]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 8:28 PM
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I don't know which county in NC you're in but in Mecklenburg we do not need a permit for a privacy fence. We do need a survey but that isn't governed by the county. --71.75.xx.xx |
? Installing fence (by plenty [MO]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 8:39 PM
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Well there is already a fence there. So dud.. It's only the type that is changing. Sounds good to me. --99.203.xx.xxx |
? Installing fence (by JB [OR]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 10:20 PM
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Getting written okay from neighbors sounds like a good idea. You probably wanna hear Robert J (CA) chime in on this one. He has a story you ought to hear. --67.43.xxx.xxx |
? Installing fence (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 10:46 PM
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JB,Don't think Robert J,worrys too much about fences.....charlie................... --174.199.x.xx |
? Installing fence (by Jim in O C [CA]) Posted on: May 24, 2018 10:59 PM
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Because here in California we have more ambulance chasing lawyers per square mile than other civilized states i would send a letter using the tracking method to confirming any verbal agreements.
Give a time frame like if not agreeable in 15 days work will begin. --75.22.xx.xx |
? Installing fence (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: May 25, 2018 12:06 AM
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Take pictures of the old fence where it needs repair or replacement. Then get at least 3 estimates on replacing the 4' fence with another 4' chain link fence and the difference between a 6' Fence. Then approach your neighbor and ask if they are willing to split the cost to replace the fence at a 6' height. If not then half the cost of a 4' tall fence.
If the neighbor won't pay anything towards the replacement then write him a letter expressing that the neighbor doesn't want to share in the cost to replace the old fence and then ask FOR PERMISSION TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FENCE WITH A 6' TALL CHAIN LIKE FENCE LOCATED IN THE SAME LOCATION. Get the neighbors permission in writing.
Most neighbors will allow you to replace the fence at no cost the them-self. --47.156.xx.xx |
? Installing fence (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: May 25, 2018 6:58 PM
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I would save trouble by getting a survey and having it staked first. The current fence could be in the wrong place. You put up another and they don't like your taste and soon are asking you to take it down. --73.178.xxx.xx |
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