Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)
- Fences -
Q. Do I need
a permit to install/erect a fence?
A. No
Q. Where
can I place my fence in relation to the property line?
A. There
is no municipal ordinance which specifies where fences can or must be located,
we do however recommend
a.
Place all fence posts or structures completely on your
own land. There is often a portion of land between
the traveled way and your property line, you must be particularly
careful that the fence is on your property, if you locate the fence
in the right-of-way you will be asked to remove it.
b. Fences
require normal maintenance, such as painting etc. this should be
done while standing on your land not your neighbors. There is no
inherent right permitting trespass on the land of another to maintain your
fence.
c. Any fence
located near a driveway on your property or adjacent to another’s should
be set back sufficiently to permit adequate sight distance from a vehicle
attempting to use either driveway and avoid the potential accidents with
pedestrians using the sidewalks etc.
Q. Is
there a maximum height on fences?
A. State
Law specifies that fences over 6’ can be deemed a “spite fence” and ordered
removed.
State Law
requires a 4’ fence around “in-ground” swimming pools.
City of Augusta
Ordinances require a 5’ fence around “in-ground” swimming pools, since
the Augusta Ordinance is stricter it is the minimum height for fences protecting
“in-ground” pools in Augusta.
Q. What can
I use as fencing material?
A.
Fences protecting pools have stricter requirements than those for separating
properties, a chain link fence used around a pool must have no opening
greater than 1 ¼” square, (a common chain link fence works well
as does a stock-aid type fence.)
Fences separating
properties can be any type material including but not limited to:
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Chain
Link fencing
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Board
fences
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Brick
wall/fences
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Stock-aid
fencing
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Split
rail fencing
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Stone
wall/fences
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Wooden
picket fencing
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Wrought
Iron fencing
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Q. Can fence
posts be used to install yard lights?
A. Yes,
however yard lights must be shielded to prevent lighting neighboring properties.
Q. Can fence
posts be used to attach signs?
A. Permits
are required for all signs, and each proposal will be reviewed specific
to your location.
Q. How deep
should fence posts be placed below grade?
A. Below
the frost line (4’).
