Andover, NH · Member since 2016 · 40 posts · 2 votes
My eight unit is on a sharp corner. The new neighbor just put up a fence for their dog and it totally blocks visibility to our driveway. This has become a safety concern. What would you recommend doing? I don’t know if I should alert the town and have a sign saying blind driveway. Should I ask the library which is across the street if I could put a mirror to help see if something is coming. This road is residential and the speed limit is 30 but it still worries me about safety. If you don’t see someone or if they don’t see you it could end badly. It’s the neighbors right to put a fence on their land.
My eight unit is on a sharp corner. The new neighbor just put up a fence for their dog and it totally blocks visibility to our driveway. This has become a safety concern. What would you recommend doing? I don’t know if I should alert the town and have a sign saying blind driveway. Should I ask the library which is across the street if I could put a mirror to help see if something is coming. This road is residential and the speed limit is 30 but it still worries me about safety. If you don’t see someone or if they don’t see you it could end badly. It’s the neighbors right to put a fence on their land.
Try talking to the neighbor to solve this amicably like adults before bringing in the City, an attorney, etc. If they neighbor refuses to work with you, talk to the City to see what your options are. Maybe the City can force the neighbor to lower the fence or remove a section. If that doesn't work, see about installing a mirror.
Talk to the neighbour to see if they got permits and what can be done. If that doesn't work, call the city to see if it is allowed. Often if a fence creates a dangerous situation at an intersection, it needs to be modified. It shouldn't have been allowed to be built in the first place if it obscures the view.