[Bigh4u2]

Because I tried to build a garage right across from the side door of my house and was told I needed a ‘variance’ because my property has two ‘front yards’.

My tax bill states since I have ‘access’ to two roads, my property value is prorated to an amount equal to 1/4th of the total value of the property + the original property valve of a ‘single access’ property.

Problem is, I don’t have access to both ‘front yards’ and told the town as much. There is a ditch that crosses the yard on that side and a guard rail that would block any access, even if I wanted to put another driveway in.

With a little persuasion and a few pictures, I got them to reduce my taxes with a variance that states I have a ‘single access’ property.

Luckily the town is run by Conservatives..

:0)

[ECM]

Did that pic feature you holding a shotgun on your unusable front yard ;)

[Sender]

Once we thought about building a pool on our 1/2-acre lot. You'd think there would be plenty of room for a pool. Not so.

It can't be less than 50 feet from the curb (utility easement), and it can't be too close to the septic lines, and it can't be within so many feet of school property.

Essentially there is a very narrow stripe across our lawn where a very narrow pool could be. Thank you, gub'mint.