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Can I build this carport between my house and my property line?

Carport Designs
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.

Can I build this carport myself?

Carport Designs
Yes, but it will take about 3 people. You could hirer a contractor if you don't feel you are able to climb a ladder. Step by step instructions are included. See similar questions...

How close may I build to my property line?

Welcome to the City of Mobile Alabama
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). See similar questions...

Why is my house sitting on the property line?

KGIS - Knox County, TN GIS
a.) Property Data and Planimetric Data (e.g. buildings, fences, edge of pavement, etc.) are captured by different departments and different mapping processes. Property data is captured by the Knox County Property Assessor's Office. They digitize property data from surveyor-supplied plats, or from deed descriptions, on a daily basis. Planimetric features are maintained by KGIS on a 4-year cycle (see question #1 above) and captured from aerial photography. See similar questions...

How close can i build my carport to the road reserve ?

Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on your local shire regulations, you can come as close as 3 metres to your letterbox or boundary equivalent. See similar questions...

Do I need a site plan to build my carport?

Carport Designs
Yes we have provided a site plan example for you to follow. After you have drawn up you're site plan and decided where you want you're carport or garage to be built ,then take it to your local planning and zoning department and ask them to approve your site plan. Once they have See similar questions...

Can I build my fence on the property line?

Frequently Asked Questions - The City of North Ridgeville, O...
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. See similar questions...

How close can a well be drilled to my property line?

Frequently Asked Questions
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. See similar questions...

How can I find out where my property line is?

SDOT Street Use Frequently Asked Questions
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. See similar questions...

Can I live in a travel trailer or mobile home on my property while I build my house?

FAQ - Planning and Zoning - Permit & Resource Management...
When you have a building permit for a new house, a septic system installed, and a foundation in place, you can live in a trailer or mobile home on a temporary basis. A permit is required and certain restrictions apply. See similar questions...

I want to build a fence. How close to the property line can I put it?

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. See similar questions...

If you wanted to build a house, would it be confusing to use more than one tool?

FAQ about Autism Program
We help parents develop a basic set of priorities for their child and an order for accomplishing those priorities. Then we teach them various skills and tools needed to accomplish the priorities. When parents have clear priorities, there is no confusion. We believe that the first priority for children on the autism spectrum is relationship and social interaction. This is initially more important than the acquisition of cognitive skills. See similar questions...

How close can I build a house to a well? To a storage tank?

Frequently Asked Questions
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. See similar questions...

Question: Are there limitations on what kind of house you can build with ICFs?

FAQ
No. Virtually any design that can be built with conventional framing can be built with ICFs with almost no limitations. There are special engineering requirements however, to cantilever out upper floors in a "garrison" style construction and it remains simpler to contain all ICF walls directly over the wall below From the exterior, there is no distinguishable difference in appearance. See similar questions...

Is a blueprint license transferable even I did not build the house?

Frequently Asked House Plans Questions
No - When a plan set is ordered, the license issued bears the name of the person that ordered the plan and the license is not transferable for any reason. It means that the plans are NOT stamped by an certified engineer. Some areas of the country require that the plans be stamped by a local engineer to obtain a building permit. See similar questions...

Where can you build my house?

FAQ's
We can build a house for you anywhere in the Bismarck-Mandan area. Our only requirement for construction is that Marchus Homes Inc owns the lot before construction begins. See similar questions...

Do you build the whole house ?

Kodiak Log Homes - Frequently Asked Questions
Kodiak Log Homes builds only the log portion of your home and supervises its re-erection on your site. We can also provide you with our own custom windows and doors built specifically for our log shell packages, structural insulated panels (SIP's) and even stain, to create a "Dry-in" package. These are quoted separately. It is generally not cost effective to send a Kodiak Log Homes crew and pay lodging, food and per diem in addition to wages for the installation of these additional items. See similar questions...

Can I build a dock on my property?

Frequently Asked Questions
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.. See similar questions...

What is the zoning of my property and what does this mean if I want to build something?

City of Rock Island, Illinois - Frequently Asked Questions
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. See similar questions...

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