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<blockquote data-quote="Chris Davis" data-source="post: 50495" data-attributes="member: 137"><p>Re: Warehouse / storage space. What is your take</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Interesting thread as I have thought about some of these things myself. </p><p></p><p>By adding a storage container to your property like that, you might be going above and beyond what some residential zoning permits allow. Especially if you will be seen by the neighbors moving equipment around a lot. Also there is the insurance to think about.</p><p></p><p>Put up a container like that and the neighbors in your residential area may complain about sight lines, especially if you put up a visually obstructing fence. Years ago we used to go door to door and have a conversation with each neighbor about the ramifications of construction. It was the neighborly thing to do, getting each neighbor's blessing within a couple houses away. Nowadays with people coming and going like they do, you probably would need more proof than that, such as a written statement from each neighbor, and from the neighborhood association if applicable.</p><p></p><p>Your area may vary, depending on preexisting conditions like layout, trees, etc. Obviously a more wooded area would appear to conceal more. So for instance if you have a very wooded area, then you could build a wood structure around it that blends in. </p><p></p><p>I would say a project like this all really depends on how much it would change/devalue the properties around you. If your houses are 100-200 feet apart, then I would probably wouldn't consider it. If the distance is greater, and wooded, and maybe some other neighbors are doing it, then sure. Of course you could always be in the middle of nowhere and some irate passerby might not like it - similar situation to the blocked oil drilling off Alaska. </p><p></p><p>Anyhow, I would try to find ways to use your existing space first. Then if that is not workable...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris Davis, post: 50495, member: 137"] Re: Warehouse / storage space. What is your take Interesting thread as I have thought about some of these things myself. By adding a storage container to your property like that, you might be going above and beyond what some residential zoning permits allow. Especially if you will be seen by the neighbors moving equipment around a lot. Also there is the insurance to think about. Put up a container like that and the neighbors in your residential area may complain about sight lines, especially if you put up a visually obstructing fence. Years ago we used to go door to door and have a conversation with each neighbor about the ramifications of construction. It was the neighborly thing to do, getting each neighbor's blessing within a couple houses away. Nowadays with people coming and going like they do, you probably would need more proof than that, such as a written statement from each neighbor, and from the neighborhood association if applicable. Your area may vary, depending on preexisting conditions like layout, trees, etc. Obviously a more wooded area would appear to conceal more. So for instance if you have a very wooded area, then you could build a wood structure around it that blends in. I would say a project like this all really depends on how much it would change/devalue the properties around you. If your houses are 100-200 feet apart, then I would probably wouldn't consider it. If the distance is greater, and wooded, and maybe some other neighbors are doing it, then sure. Of course you could always be in the middle of nowhere and some irate passerby might not like it - similar situation to the blocked oil drilling off Alaska. Anyhow, I would try to find ways to use your existing space first. Then if that is not workable... [/QUOTE]
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