Getting chain link fence removed

My guess is someone will remove it for free for the scrap value. Post an ad on craigslist.

If you plan on replacing the fence talk to a contractor first. Typically, if you tear out completely, your new fence may have to meet different setback requirements, as they have likely changed since the first fence was installed.

I had this problem when I took out a rotted old wooden fence.

Exactly. If you intend to put another fence up, make sure it is just a "repair" of the current one. If you completely remove the old setup, you are creating a new installation which is a different permitting situation altogether.

So I'll be removing old chain link and putting up privacy fence. Are you saying I should leave some of the chain link in place? Ick.

http://www.ci.toledo.oh.us/Portals/0/Neighborhoods/Neighborhoods%20Documents/Fencing%20Requirements.pdf

Now, the chances of anyone actually caring if you put up a better fence are minimal. I installed a fence when I moved in. I talked with the neighbors first to make sure there wasn't any concern. I didn't pull a permit. They don't inspect the fence. You just have to pay a permit fee.

Does anyone know where I would find the current setback requirements? Looking at the Muni code here:
http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Ohio/toledo/toledomunicipalcode?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:toledo_oh

But not finding setback info.

You do not need to leave any of the old fence to avoid the permit, but you do need to stay close to the same fence line.

I think I heard somewhere that the max is 6' privacy fence up to the front of your house going back around the back yard and from the front of the house out to your sidewalk is 4'. It might be 3' though I'm not sure about height for the front yard.
or I could be completely wrong and look at this link for real measurements and ignore what I typed and am to lazy to erase.
http://www.ci.toledo.oh.us/Portals/0/Neighborhoods/Neighborhoods%20Documents/Fencing%20Requirements.pdf

I was confusing what it is here in Michigan, you can have 6' privacy fence all the way up to the front of the house and up to a 4' fence on your front yard up to the property line excluding areas deemed for public access.

Doh missed the previous post with the link.

You need a "certificate of zoning."

Toledo Code specifies setback requirements for buildings, garages, sheds, other accessory buildings and objects parked on property (ie: RV/Boat.) They do not specify setback for fences.

Looking at it they show backyard up to back of structure, side yard anything next to structure and front yard anything in front of structure.

Well, first things first: Survey.

Actually, "firster" things first: Closing, so I even own the lot. ROFL.

Slowsol's advice matches my personal experience. I had massive amounts of fencing (8' chainlink) and old playground equipment (metal swing sets, slides, "monkey bars") removed for $0.00. The crew that wanted the metal also removed and disposed of the concrete footers. Again, all for $0.00. Found them on Craig's List. Good luck on getting to first from firster.

Wow. Hope I am as fortunate as you were, LetItBe!

gamegrrl you live in the OWE right? just an FYI, there are different standards for putting up fence than in the rest of the city. You may want to call the city planning commission.

We're in the OWE, but not the historic district.

We're just a couple of houses away. In fact, we're in the Historic District "expansion zone".

I meant to add that if you're in the Historic District expansion zone, and you plan on using any governmental funding for rehabbing or other work on your property (which we aren't), then the property in the expansion zone has to be treated as though it's already in the Historic District.

I just thought that was interesting and worth sharing, since I don't think most people know about that.

that IS interesting!

Time to revisit this thread, as we close on the property next door this coming Thursday. Yay! Wait. Let me rephrase that: FREAKING YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

Survey to follow shortly thereafter.

LetItBe, you don't happen to recall who you had remove your fence, do you?

Figured it was time to breathe life into this thread once again, as we are knee deep into the fence project. It's been a long, long road, from dealing with the abandoned crack house next door, to the rats that invaded our home from said house, through waiting for "the process" of foreclosure, to involving the Land Bank, waiting for their processes/acquisition, to the demolition and, finally, closing on the property. Plus having a survey done.

Fifteen-plus years of neglect plus a yard full of trash and volunteer nuisance trees meant bringing in someone to cut things down, pull stumps, add topsoil and properly grade the lot. Not to mention (as this thread title indicates) the removal of chain link and picket fencing.

We used Bill's Lawn & Landscape for the above mentioned grading and such, and are also using him for our privacy fence and driveway portion of the project. The concrete has been poured, and the north wall of the fence is up. Bill's team is doing a great job. I particularly appreciate his workmanship, attention to detail, good communication with me and his understanding and accommodation of my little "quirks".

Their attention to detail is great, and I have confidence in the team to do the job correctly with no cutting of corners.

So yeah. I am finally getting my privacy fence. Woohoo!