What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
I'm looking at a vacant lot that has a nice ocean view. The opposite side abuts to a private roadway (it is gated) so the ocean view would be technically over the back fence. Rear setbacks are 10 feet here, Front setbacks are usually 20 feet, but would this apply to a private roadway? This is important because this lot is wide, but not very deep. From the government's point of view, they might tell me that a setback is a setback. But can they really dictate this when it is to a private roadway?
Also, this lot drops off steeply from the private roadway, so there may be some adjustment in the setback based on that, too.
I'm looking at a vacant lot that has a nice ocean view. The opposite side abuts to a private roadway (it is gated) so the ocean view would be technically over the back fence. Rear setbacks are 10 feet here, Front setbacks are usually 20 feet, but would this apply to a private roadway? This is important because this lot is wide, but not very deep. From the government's point of view, they might tell me that a setback is a setback. But can they really dictate this when it is to a private roadway?
Also, this lot drops off steeply from the private roadway, so there may be some adjustment in the setback based on that, too.