I am looking for a house and finally found one that i like a put an offer in that was accepted. The only thing i do not like about the house is that it does not have a privacy fence. I ould like to built one as soon as i get the keys. I am a first time home buyer and do know that there is a permit involve in this, but are there any restrictions and what are they? Or just tell me where i can get information.
I should mention that the house is located in Massachusses, in the North Shore.
Thank you
2006-06-22 06:56:51 · 4 answers · asked by Divina 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
There is one other possible consideration in addition to the permit. IF this house is in a development and the development has a homeowners association, you will have to also have their permission to build the fence and it will have to match their idea of cohesiveness.
When we moved here, we bought a house in a development, and we had to submit the plans for our inground pool and fence to the association. We also had to have a legal form signed by the neighbors on each side stating that they had no objections to us putting in a pool.
2006-06-22 07:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No. A permist isn't enough. You must first obtain documentated permission from the city planners office to build a fence. This is known as a Permit.
I don't know what a permist will get you.
2006-06-22 07:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jason D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of a fence consider Leyland cypress trees - this was the best thing we ever did. we can't even see the house next door. They gorw quickly. No upkeep and grass does not grow under them.
2006-06-22 07:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by nighttimewkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get all that info at the local permitting office.
2006-06-22 07:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋