Arlington Va Fence Code

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Arlington va fence code.

A fence to an apartment complex that has more than 20 damage to any eight foot section is a violation as well as a fence that is leaning more than 15 degrees at any one point. Virginia maintenance code building code condition of private property copp ordinance. Not all code chapters are current. The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service.

Adjoining landowners are obligated to build and maintain at joint and equal expense a division fence between their lands unless one landowner decides to let their land lie open or. Many services are available online. The following codes and ordinances regulate new construction renovations and maintenance of property and structures in arlington. Many services are available online.

Be it ordained by the city council of the city of arlington texas. Fancher v fagella 274 va. Setbacks the distance by which a building must be set back from the lines of front side and rear lots as well as from the street determine the placement of a building on a lot. Statutes and case law.

Code compliance requires owners to repair or replace fences identified in violation. The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service. Code enforcement enforces three codes to preserve the quality and value of property in arlington. Note about fence placement disputes.

The arlington county permit office is closed for in person customer service. A fence or wall along the rear lot line or along a side lot line to the rear of the required setback line may be erected to a height not exceeding seven 7 feet. You should work with a virginia licensed land surveyor to verify them. Virginia code sections 55 317 55 318 and 55 319.

For a true copy of the code contact the county board clerk or call 703 228 3130. Local virginia fence ordinances. Provided further that in side and rear yards of corner lots fences up to six 6 feet in height may be erected in the required setback in order to permit. Generally arlington county does not stipulate which side of a fence is exposed to neighbors or public rights of way.