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4PAR
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4/19/2010 9:31:42 AM
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Is there a regulation/restriction on how close an addition or new place can be built to the water?
I have been told by at least one builder, who has built several places on the lake, that there is.
Do any of you have any knowledge on this subject and if it possibly could be different based on which county your lot is in?
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lakngulf
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4/19/2010 9:43:17 AM
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I always thought there was a restriction of 30 feet or so, but it appears that rule might be waived in many cases. I checked out a new RL site during the weekend that was very close to the water and had the largest non-commercial floating dock that I had ever seen.
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twc
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4/19/2010 10:15:58 AM
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Can't speak to the county restrictions. But the APCO limits up here are nothing enclosed or permanent withing the 100 year flood plain. For us, thats 10 feet above full summer pool and I think it's the same for yall. There is also a square footage limit to piers and covered boat slips and so forth. The APCO website has a lot of that information. Things that are already there like boat houses that are enclosed, can be repaired but not replaced.
How yall been?
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TC
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4PAR
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4/19/2010 10:28:52 AM
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The builder that I talked with said he had always been under the impression it was 15 ft. for new construction or additions. Obviously there are probably some places that have been around for awhile that are closer.
This is probably an unwritten guideline, but he and other builders that he talked with said they avoid building too close to the water so they will not compromise the view of neighboring houses.
Example: If your place is in a fairly narrow slough and your neighbor on the side towards the big water adds a really large expansion that is basically at waters edge your view from inside will be completely gone.
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4PAR
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4/19/2010 10:35:10 AM
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Things are going pretty well.
We enjoyed having Alex join the Praise Band a few weeks ago.
How are things with ya'll?
APCO basically is just concerned with construction on the water (piers, boathouses,etc....) I hav read most of what they have online.
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8hcap
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4/19/2010 11:16:01 AM
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Ten feet above full pool?????
The water would be breeching the dam and about 1/2 or more of the houses would be in the water. 100 year flood is closed to 6 inches over full pool.
Alabama Power is 30 feet but you can build structures over the water (boathouses etc). Russell Lands varies from 15-25' but no vertical structures over the water, and other private lands seem to have no restrictions.
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Osms
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4/19/2010 1:13:20 PM
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I've done some research on this. Results are:
You really need to see if your property has covenants. All APCo property--even if it has been sold to others, has a 30 foot easement from the closest part of your house or porch to the 490' line. If you have a walkway to your dock it must be free standing, ie., not attached to the house. APCo requires 15' easement on sides of lot for dock or house, I believe. Not sure of RL's covenants, but you'll need to check at the courthouse for any lot. RL doesn't allow boathouses. A few lots have no restrictions on how close to the 490' line you can build, but it pays to be sure. Just because you don't know if you have covenants, doesn't mean you won't be held responsible.
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John C
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check your deed / closing papers
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4/19/2010 1:53:36 PM
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There is no general rule of thumb. Pull out the papers you signed at closing and look at your deed. All covenants and construction restrictions should at least be referred to in there. If you can't find it, call up the closing attorney and ask them to help you find it.
In the case of deeded lots that originally were owned by Alabama Power, I have seen examples where next door neighbors have different set back restrictions, due to the date and method of recording them.
Moral to the story - never assume. Don't ask a contractor. Don't ask your neighbor nor your granpappy. Look at the deed and get help until someone can point it out to you in black and white.
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Did you find any info on the subject we discussed last week? If so, send me an email.
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John C
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Hey John
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4/19/2010 2:16:26 PM
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not yet. Stay tuned.
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twc
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4/19/2010 3:39:00 PM
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We're all good.
I like the way Osms put it and I agree.
Seriously, it's 10 feet above full summer pool on Logan Martin. You can do almost anything you want above that except for various neighborhood covenents. And I just looked over my deed and I see the 30 foot easment from the house to shoreline. But I don't have any easments down the sides of the property here.
But then we only have what half the shoreline milage you guys have?
But it's all good!
Peace,
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TC
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