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DIY & Home Improvement

dixiegrrrrl

(60,025 posts)

1. Check your city/state laws.

Reply to Tikki (Original post)

Fri Oct 17, 2014, 12:52 PM

Oct 2014

I have read of laws that protect your right to sunshine and views, and there is much sentiment against McMansions being dumped on too small lots.
Also, check the lot rules. Often there is a law limiting the footprint of a house on a lot, so if this guy builds beyond that, on his own lot, he can be taken to court.
Got a neighborhood home or civic association? You might have allies.

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I am sad...I hate to be this way...we are losing our view of the hills. [View all] Tikki Oct 2014 OP

Check your city/state laws. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2014 #1

Already checked...It is going to be a long, skinny house, but the plans were approved. Tikki Oct 2014 #2

If the cement mixers are there, it's probably too late. jeff47 Oct 2014 #3

Could you add a tasteful sky deck to your house? woodsprite Oct 2014 #4

You know, it just might work....we should look into that. Tikki Oct 2014 #5

One great thing about my own mountain view Warpy Oct 2014 #6

Challenge Accepted!! jeff47 Oct 2014 #7

I remember that one Warpy Oct 2014 #8

sorry blackcrowflies Nov 2014 #9