No fence can be higher than 8 feet unless it is at least 15 feet away from all property lines or complies with principal building setbacks.
North Carolina borders the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Virginia to the north, Tennessee to the west, and Georgia and South Carolina to the south.
Boundaries. § 38-1. Special proceeding to establish. The owner of land, any of whose boundary lines are in dispute, may establish any of such lines by special proceedings in the superior court of the county in which the land or any part thereof is situated.
You can request a surveying record from your local building department. Alternatively, you can request a certified copy from your land recorder's office. Some owners choose to share land surveys with tax attorneys and authorities.
For instance, no fence can be higher than 8 feet unless it is at least 15 feet away from all property lines or complies with principal building setbacks. This rule is designed to ensure visibility at intersections for the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
For instance, no fence can be higher than 8 feet unless it is at least 15 feet away from all property lines or complies with principal building setbacks. This rule is designed to ensure visibility at intersections for the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
How to handle property line disputes and encroachments Talk to your neighbor. The first step in handling property line encroachments is to initiate open and respectful communication with your neighbor. Use documentation as proof. Send a Cease and Desist Letter. Get a new property survey. Hire a lawyer.