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

The most accurate way is to hire a surveyor and have them set pins. You can also call the Planning and Redevelopment Division at 732-2900. We can offer some suggestions to help you get a good idea where your lot lines are, but they are not as accurate as a survey.

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).

Ans: It depends on the type of structure you are building and what zoning district your property is located in. Call the Building/Zoning Department for further information.

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.

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.

Prior to construction, you generally will need to obtain a permit from DEP to build your dock, as well as written authorization from DEP to use the State’s submerged lands. However, some (exempt) docks have minimal environmental impacts because of their size and location, and do not require written authorization. A pamphlet, "Know what you need before you build..

The best thing to do is call the Planning and Redevelopment Division at 732-2900, ask for your property’s zoning, and we’ll be happy to explain the details of the district and things like setback and height limits.

A building permit is not required for fences up to 72 inches and freestanding masonry walls up to 48 inches in height above the height of the adjacent grade. All fences over 72 inches and walls over 48 inches require permits. In all cases, you must check with the Planning Division on Zoning regulations applicable to all fences. For more information see Wood & Masonry Fences, Form 4604.

Yes, most property if it is located within a development will be subject to the CC&R's, a local building permit must be obtained and plans must be drawn and engineered by a licensed Mexican architect/ engineer.

You will go to a local title company or attorney who will perform the closing. All your mortgage documents will be waiting for you at closing as well as any other documents requiring your signature.

The Building Department determines whether you will need a variance or not. If you apply for a building permit with the Building Dept. and you are not meeting the requirements of the Town building and zoning codes, the Building Dept. will deny your permit and send you to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance.

Call the Utilities Underground Location Center at 1-800-424-5555 for free location and marking of utility lines. You are responsible for any lines that could be damaged during work on your property, so always call ahead and work carefully. Some lines on private property may not be located.

The most accurate way to determine a property boundary is to hire a professional land surveyor to perform a survey of your property. The city does not provide surveying services. Residents may attempt to locate corner lot monuments (pins) themselves to estimate the location of property lines. The Planning & Development Department has generalized tax parcel maps showing recorded property dimensions that can be made available for any property in Moline.

Member utilities companies are responsible to mark only the facilities that they own or maintain. Private underground pipes and cables may not be owned or maintained by member utility companies, therefore they are unable to locate them. It is your responsibility to investigate if any privately owned utilities are in the area.Click here for a list of private utility locators.