Bylaws Of Homeowners Without A Fence In Fairfax
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No, you cannot remove a neighbor's fence on your property in Virginia without their permission. It is considered trespassing and could result in legal consequences.
Structures over 256 square feet in size require a building permit. Also, most plumbing or electrical lines that are run to a structure require trade permits.
Fence height is limited to 4 feet in most front yards. A yard that abuts a street is considered a front yard. For example, a corner lot has more than one front yard. Sight distance requirements apply on corner lots to ensure that people can see around the corner.
§ 55.1-2821. Adjoining landowners shall build and maintain, at their joint and equal expense, division fences between their lands, unless one of them chooses to let his land lie open or unless they agree otherwise. Code 1950, § 8-887; 1970, c. 713; 1977, c. 624, § 55-317; 2005, c.
Generally, Virginia fence law permits fences to be up to six feet tall in residential areas, and up to eight feet tall in agricultural areas. However, local zoning regulations may have specific height restrictions for certain areas or types of properties.
These laws outline the requirements for constructing and maintaining lawful fences along property lines and land. In Virginia, most local regulations require fences to be built several inches to a few feet away from the property line, but always check with your local zoning board to verify the specific distance.
§ 55.1-2821. Adjoining landowners shall build and maintain, at their joint and equal expense, division fences between their lands, unless one of them chooses to let his land lie open or unless they agree otherwise.
Adjoining landowners shall build and maintain, at their joint and equal expense, division fences between their lands, unless one of them chooses to let his land lie open or unless they agree otherwise. Code 1950, § 8-887; 1970, c.
