Rhode Island Fence Line Agreement
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Customers having new fencing installed often ask us exactly where they should position their new fence. Getting it right avoids (potentially costly) disputes over encroachment in the future. As a rule of thumb, the outer face of the fence should be placed along the boundary. The posts should stand on your land.
While height restrictions are different in some districts, Massachusetts state regulation mandates that residential fences can be no higher than seven feet in back yards and four feet in front yards. Without a permit. A permit and engineering is required for a fence over seven feet showing footings and wind loads.
Check Rules and Regulations Typically, fences are installed anywhere from 2 to 8 inches from a property line in most areas. Some areas might allow to go right up to a property line, especially if you live in an urban row house where every inch makes a difference!
Post-and-Rail fences: Must be four rails high, and reach a height of 4.5 feet high. Stone walls: Must be four feet high. Woven wire fences: Must use size nine wire or greater, reach 54 inches high, and have posts at least every 16 feet. All other fences must be 4.5 feet tall.
How Close To The Property Line Can I Build? Fences are typically built between 2 and 8 inches from the line between properties. Some areas will allow the building of fences directly on the property line, but in this case, you'll have to cooperate with your neighbor and potentially share the cost of the fence.
Six Foot Rule When planting a natural barrier, be sure to consult the local ordinances concerning height restrictions. Massachusetts law allows for one-time exceptions, called variances, to the six foot rule in select cases.
The state requires landowners on both sides of a boundary fence to share construction and maintenance costs, unless other arrangements were made. If a neighbor doesn't pay, the other can file a complaint with the county's designated fence viewer, and collect twice the amount of the delinquent owner's share.
The local ordinance at issue required that any type of residence must be setback at least 10 feet from a property line and at least 20 feet from the street.
Fences 6 feet in height or less do not require a building permit. Fences over 6 feet require a permit.
Yes, you will need a building permit to put up a fence.
