[Antennas] antenna overhanging neighbors property

George, W5YR [email protected]
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:51:29 -0500


Part of the problem with neighbors is the liklihood of damaging their
property or worse if your tower/antenna should come down in a storm, etc.
Best to have healthy catastrophe
insurance for just such an eventuality.

73/72/oo, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas         
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe   
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 56th year and it just keeps getting better!
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Jacqui wrote:
> 
> John, In my town we have setbacks for zoning on residential properties of 35'
> from the back of the property and 40' from the sides. Nothing can be built any
> closer to the edge of the property.  Even though Ham towers are legal in town,
> they still have to confirm to these zonong/building codes.  You may want to
> check the local building codes to see if your neighbor has a legal gripe first
> before you approach him or her.  It's always nice to know your rights.  In my
> town for this reason, my beam would have to have over an 80 foot element to get
> me in trouble!  Jacqui
> 
> n3drk wrote:
> 
> > This is more of a legal nature than antenna dimensions. The scenario is my
> > tower is on my property, but when the mosley ta-33sr is up the elements will
> > be on my neighbors property. Anyone care to comment on the legality of this?
> > I believe he has everyright to make me move it if he so desires.
> >
> > thanks in advance
> >
> > john