LaVidaLindale Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I know an uncovered deck doesn't require a building permit as long as it is not 30" above finished grade. We live in a detached single family in Lindale Park. We do not have an official HOA (nothing with real teeth anyway). I'd like to build a deck in my side yard up to my property line, but can't find anything on the COH's website restricting it. It will likely be visible from the street from the right vantage points and the last thing I want is to build one only to have to tear it out later. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 There may be a utility easement there, which would require you to remove the deck if the utilities need work. Even if your HOA doesn't have any real teeth, you ought to abide by any applicable deed restrictions if you don't want people to assume you are evil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVidaLindale Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 My only utility easement is in the back of the property, not where I plan to build. Emailed my Civic Association for their blessing. I also called the CoH permit office to see what they say. I'll post any updates as I hear back. Thanks for your response Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I was under the impression one is not allowed to build anything within 3 feet of the lot line. But I cannot find anything to back that up right now. Will be interesting to hear what the CoH permitt office tells you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVidaLindale Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Permit office called back and said that it is an issue for the Planning and Development Department. Left a voicemail and waiting to hear back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Whether you can or can't build a deck up to the property line is an easement and deed restriction issue. You should have gotten a copy of your deed restrictions when you closed. Another thing - make sure you know exactly where the property line is. Fewer things can get ordinarily mild people more riled up than someone else building on their property (essentially trying to swipe it). (edited for clarity) Edited December 22, 2014 by mollusk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaVidaLindale Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 It would get me riled up as well - good point. There is a fence separating our property from the one next to us and my recent survey verified its location in relation to our property line. It would be smart to have a conversation with my neighbor beforehand regardless. I'm planning on fixing the run-down fence in the process, so hopefully they're game. Thanks Mollusk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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