# Thanks for the fence neighbor! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 24, 2009, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031 "2009-03-24T12:49:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/21 "2009-03-24T13:19:28Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > Did they dig post holes for this one and install it without you even knowing? > > You could fight it. I know I had to get a permit from the city and also they had to come and inspect it after I installed mine. > > I’d ask her first, but it’ll be expensive to redig the whole and reinstall it. Or the company that installed it will be liable for that if they didn’t do their paperwork. > > They did a crap job too since they have a decent gap towards your garage. This was done in a matter of a few hours while I was at work. I assuming they had to dig some holes…but have no way to confirm this. On top of the gap, there’s plies of dirt all over my driveway. > [@JayS](#): > > It’s a tough call, even if you are in the right. Do you really want some old single bitch calling the cops every time you do the slightest thing wrong because she’s pissed about the fence thing? > > I’d probably just be glad I don’t have to look at the bitch and get some vines or something to start growing on it to make it look better. > > If you’re really worried about the property values find out if it’s illegally on your property, and how long you have to contest it. If you’re allowed to contest it at any time just wait until you’re thinking about selling and then make her move it or tear it down. I’m pretty confident she’s prepping to sell. In the 4+ years of living there we’ve been very friendly to one another. Hell, during the Oct. storm I shoveled her whole driveway so she and her elderly mother weren’t trapped for days. We’ve never had any beef…I really think this is a matter of her selling and being able to say “private back yard” Also, I’m a responsible 28 year old…there’s really nothing I could do that she could get me busted for. Any idea on where to go to start the motions? City hall downtown was my best guess to get started… ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/22 "2009-03-24T13:19:29Z")
lol, i was going to look up the zoning ordinance and give it a quick read to see what it said about fences/setback lines but buffalo: > To view the City’s zoning districts or to check the zoning for a property, come to the Permit Office, room 301 lol, wtf welcome to the digital age buffalo time to get that shit online. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/23 "2009-03-24T13:20:01Z")
I’d look over your survey very closely; then talk with her about it. If she refuses or becomes hostile, then go to the town and see if she pulled any permits. Which she has to do I believe. I’m working on the permits, and permissions and such to put a bunch of fencing on my property; and even though I don’t get along with my neighbors, I’m still talking to and asking them about it before I go do it. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/24 "2009-03-24T13:20:10Z")
If its plastic, plastic melts, you have strait pipes on the mustang? Play with the mustang, add some extra gasoline, and oops, the fence was so close to my driveway it melted down. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/25 "2009-03-24T13:20:39Z")
> [@RedDawg](#): > > lol, i was going to look up the zoning ordinance and give it a quick read to see what it said about fences/setback lines but buffalo: > > lol, wtf welcome to the digital age buffalo time to get that shit online. I’m guessing that’s the same room I went to get a permit for when I built my deck, thanks for your research:) ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/26 "2009-03-24T13:23:39Z")
> [@Mike93](#): > > I’m guessing that’s the same room I went to get a permit for when I built my deck, thanks for your research:) no prob, that’s about 50% of what i do everyday so i can breeze through them quicker than someone unfamiliar with codes. Sucks that they dont have them available. We deal with this occasionally where we get a piece of land and in our preliminary surveys we find that a neighbor installed fence 20yrs ago across the property line. Most of the time it’s easier/cheaper just selling that piece off to the neighbor than having to fight it and get the fence torn down. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/27 "2009-03-24T13:25:07Z")
What are the set backs in your area? They have got to be at least 6" I would think. When my sister sold her house in Snyder they discovered that her neighbors fence was on their property, which made for a fun transaction. This is why I own 15 acres and live in the woods with no one around. 😃 Seriously though, check the set-back rules. Edit: Whoops, you beat me to it. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/28 "2009-03-24T13:32:54Z")
> [@Mike93](#): > > Put yourself in my position. You have an ugly fence encroaching onto your property…you’re worried about how this may affect property value. I don’t feel this is a deal with it scenario… Dude. It’s not exactly a chicken wire fence in Spaulding Lake. :uhh: I think I had better just stay out of this thread. Have fun with your feud! 👋 ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/29 "2009-03-24T13:33:13Z")
found some codes, any chance that fence is higher than 7’? > Off-street > parking facilities shall be effectively screened on > each side which adjoins or faces the side or rear > lot line of premim used for residential purpoees > or situated in any R District That part of the > screening required by thii s u k t i o n which is > situated within sixty (60) feet of the street lot line > of such adjoining lot or as far back of such line as > the rear of any dwelling on such adpining lot, > whichever distance is greater, shall consist of a > mlid fence or unpierced m n r y wall not less > than four (4) feet or more than aeven (7) feet high > and maintained in good condition; alternate > screening may be provided if its design is > submitted to the City Planning Board and > approved by the Common Council edit: code 511-115.E(1)(a)[1] ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/30 "2009-03-24T13:41:03Z")
The poor woman just can’t take looking at that sexy Taurus any longer. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/31 "2009-03-24T13:41:16Z")
> In the case of a one-family or two-family > dwelling. one side yard may be reduced to > not less than 18 inches, provided that the > sum of both side yards is not less than the > required sum. and provided that the > distance between the proposed dwelling > and any dwelling or permitted dwelling > location on an adjacent lot having a blah blah blah sounds like the fence has to be at least 18" off her property line. edit: zoning ordinance 511-115.C(3) ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/32 "2009-03-24T13:41:51Z")
that could be while all the other neighbors have the hedge row/then the fence layout too ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/33 "2009-03-24T13:47:47Z")
In Lancaster, any fence has to be at least 1’ in to our property. (or 1’ away from our neighbors) in all locations. and there’s some height restriction too… But as posted, your zoning codes are different from mine ;d If they had to dig though, I’d be pissed. because if they dig and pour concrete or some shit in a hold 2" away from your driveway… when it gets cold and all that shit expands, could fuck up your driveway. (if they poured concrete its probably a lot closer than 2" since it has to be a 6" circle i believe). ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/34 "2009-03-24T13:57:21Z")
just park a beat up old truck on your 12" of property she cut off, tell her to suck a dick when she flips out, its on your property so it must be your fence ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/35 "2009-03-24T14:00:02Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Dude. It’s not exactly a chicken wire fence in Spaulding Lake. :uhh: > > I think I had better just stay out of this thread. Have fun with your feud! 👋 Not looking for a fued…just what my rights are. > [@JayS](#): > > The poor woman just can’t take looking at that sexy Taurus any longer. 😉 Ah, come on! You had to go there didn’t you… > [@RedDawg](#): > > sounds like the fence has to be at least 18" off her property line. > > edit: zoning ordinance 511-115.C(3) Thanks RedDawg! I’m going to stop into city hall asap. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/36 "2009-03-24T14:07:26Z")
My neighbor was going to let me do that whole elbow to the garage thing. Then, after I bought all my stuff, they changed their mind 😕 cost me 2x because her kids were far too annoying to NOT put a big fence up. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/37 "2009-03-24T14:14:13Z")
Yea… I’m putting a section of mine RIGHT on the property line… it’s to add some privacy between my house/land and the neighbors rental house which is RIGHT on the line. So we talked and agreed to putting one on the line. Cheektowaga said as long as we both agreed, then I was fine doing it otherwise I had to do that 18" or whatever rule it is. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/38 "2009-03-24T18:02:37Z")
big fucking deal, holy shit. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/39 "2009-03-24T18:12:15Z")
does it really matter if the fence is a foot or so too close? Is it going to make THAT much of a difference? ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031/40 "2009-03-24T18:34:42Z")
if it was a decent high quality fence I wouldn’t complain, but wow that is just ugly and really does not go with the style of the neighborhood… I would looks into getting your lines and easements all figured out and bringing it to her or your building inspector and fight it [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thanks-for-the-fence-neighbor/65031.md?page=3)