first rule of construction

I would hate to be in that situation, both the farmer and the builder.

Kevin

The first thing you should do when ground is subdivided is build a fence, and make sure you keep an eye one it. The smaller the lot the other guy bought, the more he covets the land around him. My neighbor's deed clearly states his lot is 200' across the front, but he was adamant that he owned 250' of frontage.

Rod

You ought to see what it's like to layout a new high rise building and keep it within tolerance all the way up, in NYC, dealing with lot lines and building lines some bordering city property lines, other peoples air rights, put up a building and encroach on city property, you won't get a final certificate of occupancy, if an as-built survey shows your over the line, even if it is a removable ornamental/architectural feature.

Thing to be learned here is to do the correct layout first, or you could spring a huge leak in your wallet.

I had a Morton Building put up a couple years ago. I picked the best spot I could find so everything would line up with the driveway I had. I had the dirt brought in and I leveled it out. All the neighbors said "You don't need a building permit. We've built buildings and garages and never bothered with a building permit." The Morton Salesman insisted on a building permit. Thank goodness I was over 25 ft. from the back of the lot & I had to move my plans only a foot & a half to get the needed 34 feet from the middle of the road. My advise...apply for a building permit. I do only live 3 miles from town. Never would of thought about a permit had I built it myself.

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