For a standard-size lot (minimum of 60’ wide), you can build as close as 25’ to your front property line and as close as 8’ to your rear property line. In general, for lots which are not on a corner, you can build as close as 8’ to your side property line as long as you allow at least 12’ of space on the opposite side of the structure (for a total of 20’ of side yard setback).

It depends upon the depth of the well, if you have leased your property, and if the well is going to be a vertical or directional well. A vertical well cannot be drilled closer than 100 feet from any property not in the drilling unit but may need to be up to 500 feet depending upon the depth of the well. A directional well can conceivably be drilled right next to a property line.

Johnston County does not have a set back requirement for fences. We recommend, however, that you make sure that the fence is completely within your side of the property line.

For additions to residential structures that existed prior to August 14, 1978, the answer to that question is detailed and is best answered by looking in the Zoning Ordinance, Section 2-903.8. For new home construction or additions to houses built after August 14, 1978, there is both a horizontal and a vertical setback requirement. The horizontal setback required is 15 feet from the edge of the 100-year water surface.

You must submit a plot plan that pictures the outline of your home, the exterior dimensions of your lot and any easements. You must also detail the type of fence being planned as well as the materials you will be using. A building permit from the city of Spring Hill is required to be submitted as well. Incomplete requests will not be approved and are subject to an additional 30 day waiting period for final approval.

If the deck is 30 inches or more above the ground, it must be at least the distance from the property line same as required for the house. Please check with the Development Services Division at (503) 526-2420 to determine the land-use zone your property is located in and what the setbacks are. If the deck has a cover over it, regardless of its height, it must be at least the distance from the property line same as required for the house.

Well Construction Standards [WAC 173-160] do not specifically state property line restrictions, but states that wells must be located a minimum of one-hundred (100) feet from sources of know or potential contamination sources. Prior to constructing a well near a property line, consider the protection of the 100-foot radius sanitary zone. If the property line is adjacent to a state, county or private road, there are also road and utility easements that must be maintained.

With the proper building permit, you may install a fence adjacent to or on the rear and side property lines. The fence may not exceed six feet on the rear and side property lines or while it maintains the front yard envelope, or flush with the front of the house. The fence may not exceed four feet on the front and street side (corner side) property lines in residential districts if it is located on the front or street side (corner side) property lines.

In most cases, yes. Because the calculated load on the deck structure and foundation almost doubles, some additional reinforcement is usually required (framing and/or piers).

There are several decks within the program that can be selected. The decks are located under the “Object Tool” (the one that looks like a chair) under “Exterior.” If you don’t find the deck that you want here it is possible to design and create one from scratch using the 3D Furniture Workshop.

A driveway can be placed next to the lot line as long as it does not affect the drainage between the lots and the water or snow shed does not go onto the neighbor's property. When widening a driveway it annot extend into the right-or-way without a permit from the Public Works Department.

We recommend that you call your local planning and zoning department and ask them what the rules are in your area. Our experience is that you need to have a few feet left over, after the carport is built, all city's are a little different.

No, the fence can be built up to but not on the property line. A privacy or barred fence must be held 2’ off the property line for maintenance. There must be a 4’ gate within 10’ of the house.

A building permit must be obtained and a site plan submitted. A deck is permitted within ten (10) feet of a principal building and six (6) feet from any lot line.

Yes, you usually can! The Historic District Commission (HDC) prefers additions to be located away from public view to preserve the period streetscape. The HDC encourages people to meet with them early in the design process and get feedback on the design. The addition should be compatible with your house and appropriate for your streetscape. Additions also must comply with the zoning ordinance and receive building permits.

The Division does not regulate distance between new homes and existing wells or existing tanks. Therefore, we have no minimum distance in this case. However, there are safety and environmental concerns associated with oil and gas wells and there may be occasions when heavy equipment will need to access the well. There is a 100 foot minimum setback requirement from homes for new wells and production equipment.

We use the 20-20-10 rule: 20 feet from the side water line to each side property line and 10 feet from the rear water line to the rear of the property. (This is for above ground and in ground swimming pools) If you are under these measurements, you will need to apply for a variance through the Board of Appeals.

You can construct the driveway up to but not on the property line. Do not direct storm water runoff onto adjacent property.

To legally establish your property line requires the services of licensed surveyor. The City of Seattle has resources in the Engineering Vault (684-5132) that can help you determine approximately where your property lines are.

The garage or outbuilding must be at least 5’ from property lines and 10’ from any other structure on the lot. Refer to: Setback And Lot Requirements For Zoning Districts