How close to my property line can I put a fence?

Maintaining Distance from the Property Line This helps prevent disputes and allows for maintenance on both sides of the fence without encroaching on the neighbor's land. A common practice is to build the fence 2-8 inches away from the property line, depending on local regulations and personal preferences.

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Time Extension For Construction Project In Santa Clara

Q: What time can construction start in Santa Clara County?

Noise between 7 a.m. 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. 6 p.m. weekends is generally permitted in the City of Santa Clara. Construction is not allowed on Sundays or holidays.

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Letters - Legal - Pleadings

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Multi-State

County:

Santa Clara

Control #:

US-0018LTR

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Description

The Time Extension for Construction Project in Santa Clara form serves as a formal request to extend the timeline for completing a construction project. This model letter can be tailored to the specific details and circumstances of the construction matter at hand. Key features include sections for inserting dates and parties involved, facilitating clarification of the extension agreement. Filling out the form requires attention to detail, ensuring that all pertinent information related to the project and extension date is accurately documented. The form is designed for easy adaptation, allowing users to modify the template to suit their needs. It's particularly useful for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants who are involved in construction law and project management. Relevant use cases involve situations where unforeseen delays due to weather, material shortages, or regulatory issues necessitate an extension. This form ensures legal accountability and communication among stakeholders while demonstrating professionalism in project management.

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Noise between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekends is generally permitted in the City of Santa Clara. Construction is not allowed on Sundays or holidays.

For single-family residential properties, fences are generally limited to three (3) feet in height in the required front yard or street. Behind the required front yards and corner street side yards, fences are generally limited to six (6) feet in height with one (1) foot of open/non-solid lattice material on top.

Even where you will be installing the fence within your own property makes a difference. A privacy fence in your backyard will often not require a permit unless it is to be over 6 feet tall, depending on where you live, while the cut-off for the same type of fence in your front yard may be just 3.5 feet.

Maintaining Distance from the Property Line This helps prevent disputes and allows for maintenance on both sides of the fence without encroaching on the neighbor's land. A common practice is to build the fence 2-8 inches away from the property line, depending on local regulations and personal preferences.

Overall processing time to obtain a new single family dwelling building permit is typically six months to one year from submittal to issuance of the permit. Plan check turnaround times for “log-in” plan checks vary due to workload.

In San Jose, it can take anywhere from 10 to 40 or more weeks to get a building permit. Permit approval times depend on several factors, such as: Scope of project. Type of construction.

5 Ways to Speed Up the Building Permit Process Get to Know Your Local Municipality. Be Organized. Understand Building Codes and Zoning. Focus on One Area. Use a Permit Expediting Service.