Other: I am a homeowner located at 3000 E David Dr Bloomington, IN 47401, and am trying to obtain more information about fence replacement in our backyard related to our property line. We currently have a fence that is constructed of privacy wood panels along the sides of the yard and chain link along the back of the yard, and we are planning to upgrade the chain link to privacy wood panels, so that all sides match. We understand from speaking with our neighbor located on the other side of the chain link fence that documentation was filed with the city when the fence was originally erected by previous owners in order to build the fence on the neighbor's side of the property line, in order to avoid having to remove mature trees located directly on the property line. We are hoping to see a copy of this documentation, and understand what our options are as we replace the fence.
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Karen, I would check with the Monroe County Recorder's Office to see if such a document was recorded with either your lot or your neighbor's lot. For side and rear property lines, fences can be on the property line. However, it appears that there is a 15 foot utility easement on the east side of your property and a 15 foot utility easement on the south portion as well. Our development code reads, "No fence or wall shall be located within a public or private easement unless written permission from the easement holder has been granted." A copy of the plat from the recorder's office will show this easement as well. Let me know if you have any additional questions.