A survey less than one year old is required when filing for permit. The survey co would stake it out for the contractor. The last thing you want is to put it on someones else’s property. You would use a cantelevered footing so the wall could be right up against the pl.
According to the 2008 code section 3111 you are allowed to construct it and without a permit as well. The following is an excerpt of the section: (make sure NOT to overdo it)
SECTION BC 3111
FENCES
3111.1 Permitted heights. Fences are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the ground.
Exceptions:
1. In residence districts, as established by the New York City Zoning Resolution, fences are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 6 feet (1829 mm) above the ground.
2. Fences in residence districts used in conjunction with non-residence buildings and public playgrounds, excluding buildings accessory to dwellings, are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 15 feet (4572 mm) above the
ground.
3. Higher fences may be permitted by the commissioner where required for the enclosure of public playgrounds, school yards, parks, and similar public facilities.
yes, you need a permit for anything that is higher than 12 inches off the ground.
A brick wall with a foundation (and you’ll need one or it will quickly sink and crack) should be filed.
Ed Kopel Architects
Thanks all still trying to decide what i can afford or do. We have a survey less than a year old. So we have stakes in place already.Thanks
A survey less than one year old is required when filing for permit. The survey co would stake it out for the contractor. The last thing you want is to put it on someones else’s property. You would use a cantelevered footing so the wall could be right up against the pl.
I would think a survey would be even more of a concern.
A brick wall is not a fence. If it has a foundation, my experience is that you need a permit.
According to the 2008 code section 3111 you are allowed to construct it and without a permit as well. The following is an excerpt of the section: (make sure NOT to overdo it)
SECTION BC 3111
FENCES
3111.1 Permitted heights. Fences are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the ground.
Exceptions:
1. In residence districts, as established by the New York City Zoning Resolution, fences are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 6 feet (1829 mm) above the ground.
2. Fences in residence districts used in conjunction with non-residence buildings and public playgrounds, excluding buildings accessory to dwellings, are permitted to be erected to a maximum height of 15 feet (4572 mm) above the
ground.
3. Higher fences may be permitted by the commissioner where required for the enclosure of public playgrounds, school yards, parks, and similar public facilities.