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Originally Posted by Clarkey
I want to put up a piece of lattice on one 8ft section of the fence shared with my neighbour on one side. The existing fence is 6' high and the lattice would extend about 1.5' above that. I would be attaching it to my side of the fence. It will be well done and look nice.
I'm putting it up there because I want more privacy. The people next door are really unfriendly and creepy, we catch the guy curiously peering over quite a bit so I thought this would help block him out, or at least get the point across. I know a bunch of people would suggest talking to him about it but I'd rather just put it up if I am within my rights. Does anyone know if I have to consult this guy before doing something like this, considering it's on my side of the fence?
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I may be mistaken on this, so call 311 to check for sure.
This will make your fence higher than 6 feet. You cannot have a fence higher than 6 feet within the city unless your property is zoned for Industrial/Commercial or you keep (and are allowed to keep) horses.
If this is the case then you probably can still do it, but you need to apply and be approved for a development permit. This means posting the notice thing and allowing your neighbors or anyone affected by it to voice concerns etc.
My suggestion is to invite a bunch of overweight 40 + male nudists to your yard for the afternoon one weekend and your neighbour will think very carefully about looking over the next time the opportunity arises.