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I just recently purchased a house in the Town of Hempstead. There is a restaurant parking lot that borders my backyard. There is only a 6 foot chain fence between my yard and the parking spaces. People pull in head first. Having young children that play in the backyard, I’m always nervous that someone is going to accelerate through the fence. Is there any zoning or setback laws that require more than a chain link fence?
Not trying to be mean, but perhaps this question would have better been asked before you went to contract on the house. Obviously you could put up some concrete bollards on your side now.
The business is required to maintain a 6-foot barrier (fence) between themselves and residential property. Privacy screening may also be required. Anything else above that is voluntary. You could speak with the business owner to voice your concerns and see if they feel like shelling out for some bollards or stopping blocks.
This is similar to buying near an airport and then being concerned about a plane crash
Seriously. The housing market around here is tight but c'mon man, it's not like this is a latent defect, you must have understood when you bought the house that it was adjacent to a parking lot.
Build a stone or brick fence 8 ft high around your yard.
Agree that the time to ask about this was before you purchased the house since you knew what you were in for.
Better play it extra safe and not allow the kids to walk along sidewalks either.
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