Neighbor just installed 42" snow fence between our properties in city and looks BAD
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Minnesota
Hello, I came home today to see my neighbor installed a 42" tall plastic snow fence between our properties. It does not surround his yard just between our properties and is very poorly done. It is the temporarily cheap plastic green snow fence that is basically the exact same as the orange fence you see on many construction sites. The kind that is the very thin plastic with an abundance of holes throughout the fencing. It is hung with very cheap metal fencing posts and the fence was put up very amateurish as it sags badly and not at all attractive. I have lived next to this neighbor for over 6 years now and never had a problem with him but hear chatter through the "grapevine" for whatever reason he does not care for me. I pretty much keep to myself and make small talk with him and have even given him a hand when he needs mechanical work done to his vehicle or help when he was remodeling his basement as he is not even close to the handyman type and it is basically what I do for a living. I am more than happy to help the guy out throughout the years but I have noticed the last year or so he seems "put off" by me or short with me. I honestly have no idea what I would have done as I keep to myself majority of the time and have never had a problem with anyone in the area. As I said I heard through the grapevine he seems to have discussed with others in the area that he has a problem with dog poop creeping over into his yard. The thing is when I let my dogs out I am ALWAYS watching them and when they do get close to the property line I direct them towards me to finish their business. The kicker is he has a dog as well. I am not watching so I have no idea if his dog is doing his business near the property but I am sure mine are not.
So now you have what I can tell you of a background and this eye sore of a fence is in between our property. I try to find out what I could this evening online about ordinances in my city and basically got out of it if the fence is over 30" tall he needs a permit. It is at 42" and I am sure there is no permit. There has to be something about the quality or integrity of the fence. I mean this thing is an absolute eyesore that looks like a 10 year old constructed. Also it goes straight to the ground and I believe roughly a foot onto his property. So does he have to go onto my property to mow? Our ground will be frozen in a couple weeks and if this fence is illegal will they even be ale to pull the stakes? I have a plot map and My property on the side yard is 7 feet to the property line. There is a 6 foot setback and a 5 foot easement from the property line. I am not sure what all that means however. I am going to call the city tomorrow but feel I always want as much info as possible to prepare myself before I contact the city or discuss with my neighbor so I am properly educated with the conflict. So I ask you on the forum for any bit of good advice I can get from you to help me out. Thank You, also here is the link to what I can find about fencing in my city. I wish I could take a picture but it is dark out. The thing is hideous. Thanks.
http://www.mankato-mn.gov/Fence-Regulations/Page.aspx
From the ordinance
11.000 Fences.
No fence or wall shall be erected, enlarged, expanded, altered, relocated, maintained, or repaired in any yard unless it shall first meet the requirements of this Section.
A. Construction. 1. Prohibited Material. No fence or wall shall be constructed of any electrically charged element or barbed wire, except that in the Industrial Districts barbed wire may be used above a height of six and one-half (61/2) feet when incorporated with a permitted fence or wall.
2. Approved Material. All fences in residential districts shall be constructed of stone, brick, finished wood, or chain link. The finished side of the fence, or that side of the fence without exposed supports or posts, shall face the neighboring properties or streets.
3. Maintenance. Every fence or wall shall be maintained in a good and safe condition at all times. Every damaged or missing element of any fence or wall shall be repaired or replaced immediately.
B. Height. 1. Side and Rear Yards. No fence or wall located in a side or rear yard shall be of a height exceeding eight (8) feet, measured from its top edge to the ground at any point.
2. Front Yards. No fence or wall located in a front yard shall be of a height exceeding four (4) feet, measured from its top edge to the ground at any point. However, in the Industrial District, chain link security fencing may be installed at a height greater than four (4) feet provided such fencing shall not exceed eight (8) feet.
C. Setbacks. 1. A fence may be located adjacent to, but not on, a property line.
2. No fence, wall, hedge, or other screening device shall be permitted to encroach on any public right-of-way or be in violation of Section 12.71 of the Mankato Municipal Code.
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Minnesota
Hello, I came home today to see my neighbor installed a 42" tall plastic snow fence between our properties. It does not surround his yard just between our properties and is very poorly done. It is the temporarily cheap plastic green snow fence that is basically the exact same as the orange fence you see on many construction sites. The kind that is the very thin plastic with an abundance of holes throughout the fencing. It is hung with very cheap metal fencing posts and the fence was put up very amateurish as it sags badly and not at all attractive. I have lived next to this neighbor for over 6 years now and never had a problem with him but hear chatter through the "grapevine" for whatever reason he does not care for me. I pretty much keep to myself and make small talk with him and have even given him a hand when he needs mechanical work done to his vehicle or help when he was remodeling his basement as he is not even close to the handyman type and it is basically what I do for a living. I am more than happy to help the guy out throughout the years but I have noticed the last year or so he seems "put off" by me or short with me. I honestly have no idea what I would have done as I keep to myself majority of the time and have never had a problem with anyone in the area. As I said I heard through the grapevine he seems to have discussed with others in the area that he has a problem with dog poop creeping over into his yard. The thing is when I let my dogs out I am ALWAYS watching them and when they do get close to the property line I direct them towards me to finish their business. The kicker is he has a dog as well. I am not watching so I have no idea if his dog is doing his business near the property but I am sure mine are not.
So now you have what I can tell you of a background and this eye sore of a fence is in between our property. I try to find out what I could this evening online about ordinances in my city and basically got out of it if the fence is over 30" tall he needs a permit. It is at 42" and I am sure there is no permit. There has to be something about the quality or integrity of the fence. I mean this thing is an absolute eyesore that looks like a 10 year old constructed. Also it goes straight to the ground and I believe roughly a foot onto his property. So does he have to go onto my property to mow? Our ground will be frozen in a couple weeks and if this fence is illegal will they even be ale to pull the stakes? I have a plot map and My property on the side yard is 7 feet to the property line. There is a 6 foot setback and a 5 foot easement from the property line. I am not sure what all that means however. I am going to call the city tomorrow but feel I always want as much info as possible to prepare myself before I contact the city or discuss with my neighbor so I am properly educated with the conflict. So I ask you on the forum for any bit of good advice I can get from you to help me out. Thank You, also here is the link to what I can find about fencing in my city. I wish I could take a picture but it is dark out. The thing is hideous. Thanks.
http://www.mankato-mn.gov/Fence-Regulations/Page.aspx
From the ordinance
11.000 Fences.
No fence or wall shall be erected, enlarged, expanded, altered, relocated, maintained, or repaired in any yard unless it shall first meet the requirements of this Section.
A. Construction. 1. Prohibited Material. No fence or wall shall be constructed of any electrically charged element or barbed wire, except that in the Industrial Districts barbed wire may be used above a height of six and one-half (61/2) feet when incorporated with a permitted fence or wall.
2. Approved Material. All fences in residential districts shall be constructed of stone, brick, finished wood, or chain link. The finished side of the fence, or that side of the fence without exposed supports or posts, shall face the neighboring properties or streets.
3. Maintenance. Every fence or wall shall be maintained in a good and safe condition at all times. Every damaged or missing element of any fence or wall shall be repaired or replaced immediately.
B. Height. 1. Side and Rear Yards. No fence or wall located in a side or rear yard shall be of a height exceeding eight (8) feet, measured from its top edge to the ground at any point.
2. Front Yards. No fence or wall located in a front yard shall be of a height exceeding four (4) feet, measured from its top edge to the ground at any point. However, in the Industrial District, chain link security fencing may be installed at a height greater than four (4) feet provided such fencing shall not exceed eight (8) feet.
C. Setbacks. 1. A fence may be located adjacent to, but not on, a property line.
2. No fence, wall, hedge, or other screening device shall be permitted to encroach on any public right-of-way or be in violation of Section 12.71 of the Mankato Municipal Code.