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SEAN
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Initially Posted - 12/29/2007 : 08:28:44

I keep my boat at my fathers house ,they have a acre of land .
in CT .(norwalk)

long story short neighbor was complaining about a drain pipe that is legal , but the boat got thrown into the mix .
zonings coming out fri.

I know every town and state could be different ,

but has anyone had a problem keeping there boats at home ?

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Response Posted - 12/29/2007 : 11:25:12

Here in Margate FL, we are allowed to keep a 26' boat on the premises if it is not in front of the house.
So we keep JD at the side of the house and have a 13' wide double gate to make it easy to put her in her 'slip'

Most states/cities that have a web site also provide their zoning rules online.

If we want to keep our boat/rv/trailer in a more public position of our property we would have to request a variance in the zoning laws. Put out a big sign to that effect, put a note in the local paper and have a public hearing.. To my knowledge noone has complained at any of the public meetings so far when any of our neighbors have filed such a request. (one has now a permit to keep his 30 box trailer along side his house with no fence at all.)

Paul

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/29/2007 : 12:10:21

Take a look at http://www.norwalkct.org/planzonreg.htm . Do you know what zone the property is in? There might be an issue if the boat doesn't belong to the landowner. I've seen a lot of boats on driveways and in back yards all around Norwalk--especially in East Norwalk neighborhoods close to the water.

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 12/29/2007 12:12:18

SEAN
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Response Posted - 12/29/2007 : 15:32:05

thanks guys,

Dave its AAA zoned , West Norwalk and a backlot .

the neighbor has a back lot too .

its probably 250' from his house .

the boat is in our back yard , he can see it from his backyard.

Edited by - SEAN on 12/29/2007 15:35:29

Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 12/29/2007 : 18:18:49

Jeez... If he doesn't want to even see a boat from his back yard, he probably shouldn't live in a shore town. Darien is a lot stuffier than Norwalk, and I knew of no such restrictions when I lived there.

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 12/29/2007 : 19:08:33

his yard is all grass ,our yard has the woods that seperate the yards.

he was cutting a path for 4 wheelers to drive throw with his kids .
my mother said the invisable fence for the dog was there dont do that .

he says his father should never have sold the land to us ,(30 years ago !)
my mother let lose with her thoughts about him .

Im sure you herd this kind of fued before .

anyway Ill let you Know what zonning says .

there by oak hills Im in westport

Edited by - SEAN on 12/29/2007 19:24:10

Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 12/31/2007 : 19:40:49

Every local zoning law is different, but most laws allow the property owner to park an RV on his property as an accessory to the principal residential use. Most laws don't permit them to be parked in the front yard, except for very short periods of time, such as for a day or two while loading them in preparation for a trip. Some laws allow them in either side yards or rear yards. Often, the laws establish a maximum overall length that is permitted. In my town, the limit was 30', and that included the length of the sailboat's mast, if laid on deck, and the trailer hitch. I seriously doubt that they will permit an RV to be parked there if the RV is not owned by the owner of the real estate. If you can't comply with the zoning laws, I strongly suggest you not fight the City. If the inspector and prosecutor know what they're doing, and if the laws are well-written, it's almost impossible to beat them, and they can keep up the fight longer than you can. Among other things, I enforced zoning laws for 30 years.

If you're unable to bring the boat into compliance, and have to remove it from the property, an inspector will usually allow you a reasonable amount of time to find an RV storage lot, as long as you remove it reasonably promptly.

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Response Posted - 12/31/2007 : 19:45:59

or...
If the zoning laws permit, then build a shed! But make it bigger incase threefootitis strikes.

Paul

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 : 19:34:56

o-ya the boat can stay !!

He came out today , there is a 40 foot setback .as long as the boat is 40 feet away from the neighbors yard there is no problem .
and it was .

winter storage is around 55 a foot . so now i feel the urge to splurge

maybe a spinniker pole hmmm

Happy New Year !!!

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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 : 19:57:41

Great start to the new year!
Be humble

paul

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