hookem131

Not sure if you're saying that you're going to keep it a secret, or if you're saying just go for it...

My deed and survey says nothing may be built over 5 feet from the sides of my lot. However, in my neighborhood about every other garage is over the line. My neighbor's detached garage is about an inch from the fence. My garage is old and its foundation is cracked into about 10 pieces. I need to replace the entire thing, however I've been told I can't go over the 5 foot line. Re-using the wall is an option but it must stay on the foundation, which is toast. How do people get around these rules? No permits? Lenient inspectors?