What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MD
I purchased my home 3 years ago. My property is next to a lot that is approximately 3 acres (the majority of it being a steep hill and stream). Years ago a portion of that lot was supposed to be developed for a bridge that would connect the public road (dead-end) I live on with the other part of the public road (dead-end also). The bridge would provide access (over the stream and thru the woods). This would eliminate both dead-ends and make it one continuous road.
Due to some environmental issues, the county decided not to build the bridge. The construction company who had possession of the lot (original intention was to build a bridge) now sold the lot. A house is being built on this 3-acre lot; however, there is only about ½ acre usable since the majority of the lot is a steep hill and stream. The house is cited to be built 50 feet from my property line (since the setback is 50 feet) and (since there’s only about 200 usable feet at it’s widest part). If this house is built, in no way will it conform like the other homes in the neighborhood, (all homes are built in the center of each lot) which provides ample space between all the homes. This house will be smack against the 50-foot setback, making it unreasonably close to my house/property. Basically they are trying to squeeze a house into a very small area. Also, the lot has a lot of restrictions on it (due to the watershed and environmental issues). The house will have no side yard, it is being built on the edge of the steep hill and the other side is just 50 feet from my property. My house was intended to be the last house of the block, and now when this house is built, it will be the last house.
Our plat indicates that all lots must conform with the other homes in the area. Is there anything I can do to make sure that they are complying with all the regulations within the development? I can’t imagine that anyone would actually build on this lot due to small area that is usable. The builders also intend to sell the home once it is built, so I don’t think they really care about conforming with the neighborhood.
I appreciate any advice anyone can give. Thank you.
I purchased my home 3 years ago. My property is next to a lot that is approximately 3 acres (the majority of it being a steep hill and stream). Years ago a portion of that lot was supposed to be developed for a bridge that would connect the public road (dead-end) I live on with the other part of the public road (dead-end also). The bridge would provide access (over the stream and thru the woods). This would eliminate both dead-ends and make it one continuous road.
Due to some environmental issues, the county decided not to build the bridge. The construction company who had possession of the lot (original intention was to build a bridge) now sold the lot. A house is being built on this 3-acre lot; however, there is only about ½ acre usable since the majority of the lot is a steep hill and stream. The house is cited to be built 50 feet from my property line (since the setback is 50 feet) and (since there’s only about 200 usable feet at it’s widest part). If this house is built, in no way will it conform like the other homes in the neighborhood, (all homes are built in the center of each lot) which provides ample space between all the homes. This house will be smack against the 50-foot setback, making it unreasonably close to my house/property. Basically they are trying to squeeze a house into a very small area. Also, the lot has a lot of restrictions on it (due to the watershed and environmental issues). The house will have no side yard, it is being built on the edge of the steep hill and the other side is just 50 feet from my property. My house was intended to be the last house of the block, and now when this house is built, it will be the last house.
Our plat indicates that all lots must conform with the other homes in the area. Is there anything I can do to make sure that they are complying with all the regulations within the development? I can’t imagine that anyone would actually build on this lot due to small area that is usable. The builders also intend to sell the home once it is built, so I don’t think they really care about conforming with the neighborhood.
I appreciate any advice anyone can give. Thank you.