The boundaries of the land are marked by property stakes. Find these metal rods with a metal detector and have them uncovered before Northland Fence performs the fence installation in Spring Park.

Fences constructed on an easement may need to be removed in order to conduct proper use or work on an easement. When a fence blocks access to an easement, the city will not be required to compensate the owner for damages or removal.

Fences should not be built outside of the property boundaries of the owner. Adjoining property owners who provide a written agreement to share ownership will be permitted to build a fence directly on the property line. Fences should always be set back at least 5 feet from any city street. Fences should never block access to a utility or drainage easement or natural water runoff.

Light attitudes and lovely appearances make for a happy neighborhood. This can be ruined by an unsightly fence, and it is even illegal to perch a fence out of spite to other neighbors. Use critical thinking on whether you need to tell other property owners of your plans.

Placing a barrier completely on your land, with the appropriate setback, means by law you do not need to tell others of the construction. Still let other residents know so there is no tension after the fence installation in Spring Park. Permission from a neighbor is needed for hooking a fence up to theirs, or using their land during the process.

All maintenance of a boundary fence is split between the owners of the structure, even if neither built it. Shared fences need to be fully discussed and approved by both parties to be erected. Building a fence on the boundary line and requesting a neighbor help pay for it is illegal if there is no agreement.

The road to gaining an okay from the city to build your fence could involve more than knowing your property lines. The paperwork and details that need worked out priorly could save you time by avoiding hazardous situations, or construction illegally.

Fencing permits need filled out and returned to the city for approval. The application fee is $30 and there are documents that you need to submit with it. Have a detailed plot plan, where the fence and property lines are clear to the City Planning Division. On the application there are questions pertaining to fence height and material, so have knowledge of that at this point.

Obtaining a fence permit is a required step to take before beginning construction in Spring Park. Exceptions include inner yard fences, no closer than 5 feet to the property line, used to protect gardens, which can not exceed 42 inches in height. Fence permit applications must include a certificate of survey, dated within the last 5 years, outlining property details, and a description of the proposed fence including height, design and material.

A certified surveyor will need to visit your property to take precise measurements and define your exact property boundaries in order to issue the certificate of survey required for your fence permit application. The site plan provided by a surveyor will also include details of the existing aspects of your property which may need extra attention when plotting your fence location such as easements, sight triangles, or water drainage.

State laws require swimming pools to use a perimeter fence as a safety measure to restrict unsupervised access. Pool fences must be of a design that is at least 4 feet in height and does not include any climbable footholds or passable gaps more than 4 inches. Gates are required to be equipped with self closing and self latching mechanisms and also be kept locked when the area is not in use.

On corner lots, no structure should be built higher than 30 inches within the required traffic visibility triangle. The traffic visibility triangle is located on the property corner measured 30 feet along either property line and connected diagonally through the lot. Keep in the mind the measurement is from property line intersection, not the curb line intersection.

Find a fence that compliments the entire neighborhood, but also completes the design of your land. The restrictions on what your fence should look like begin when choosing a height and material, and will continue on as maintenance standards.

Any fence located between the building line and a street is limited to 48 inches in height. In a side or rear lot, that does not abut a road or neighboring front yard setback, may reach up to 6 feet. If the neighboring property is nonresidential, this height may be increased. Fences within a traffic visibility triangle are also limited to only 30 inches. Posts may always extend another 6 inches above the maximum height to allow for decorative post caps.

Fences in spring park must be constructed with the more attractive side facing away from the property and maintained to a condition that is safe and can not be considered an eyesore. In any case, fences designs must be no more than 90% solid. Installers must use only durable, construction grade materials such as, treated wood, vinyl, chain link, or wrought iron. Barbed wire, electric and fabric fences are prohibited in residential areas. Chain link fences with barbed ends are permitted only if the sharp side points toward the ground.

Start by questioning what uses the fence needs to provide. If it is simply there for style you will have many options from vinyl picket fences or ornamental steel barriers. Let the purpose, like surrounding a swimming pool, drive the look of a fence a vinyl privacy fence can add security and seclusion ro a property, and there will be little to no discoloration or warping.

The durability needs examined, and the material and height allowed for the positioning of the fence is information needed. Make sure this structure will align with all rules prior to your final purchase. The large investment of a fence should be taken seriously.

The safety and overall look of your new structure will reflect on the entire neighborhood, so understand and follow all regulations. These are laws, and if broken will result in repercussions involving a lot of money out of pocket for city fines, court cases with neighbors, or even having to relocate the fence. Aftercare will also play a part in this after the fence installation in Spring Park is complete.