trouble with county taking apart appliances in my yard - Page 2

Is it possible to store the stuff in your dump trailer or truck until you can go to the scrap yard? It looks better then piles of junk everywhere.

I live in the middle of a large suburb and keep all of my steel in my backyard. So far, I haven't had any problems with neighbors, HOA or city yet. As long as I'm quiet at night and keep it relatively unnoticeable or put any massive piles of junk or a car back there, no one cares. It does help having a solid wood fence to hide stuff behind.

So far, I haven't had any problems with neighbors, HOA or city yet. As long as I'm quiet at night and keep it relatively unnoticeable or put any massive piles of junk or a car back there, no one cares. It does help having a solid wood fence to hide stuff behind.

I was going to suggest a privacy fence, I imagine from hearing the description that the "stuff" can be seen thru his fence.

wadarbr549...Well of course your local government is going to tell you your property is worth more...they want more of your money. Folks around here call their bluff and win all the time.

There are 2 sides to every story. I'm very conflicted by this situation when it pops up. The best solution has been suggested. Out of sight out of mind. Problem is,you are now probably a target. Code enforcement draws a lot of self important types.

I'm a firm believer in castle laws but, then again, when and where do your property rights stop and your neighbors begin.

Most people think this is a Democracy when in fact it is a constitutional republic. The difference is, : A true democracy is 2 wolves and a sheep deciding whats for dinner or mob rule, in a true republic the sheep has a gun.

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I'm glad I dont have to worry about neighbors 10 feet away from me, My next door neigher is like 200yards away from my scrap pile, my pile sits up against woods where it cant be seen from the road cause of the hump in our land and then also the neighbors property and our property line is marked with a long line of tall pine trees cause my dad and the neighbor used to be best friends but now hate each other. So we don't really have to worry about him saying anything about it.

Originally Posted by armygreywolf

I think I would hit your local library or online resource and dig through the laws they've cited you for. The wording is often vague which works in your favor too. Often you will get something that says "Can be seen from right of way, road or property line" Which basically means if they can't see it, it isn't there. Also remember, you don't have to allow ANYONE on your property. I hate to be that way to anyone trying to do their job but, livelihoods are just that. Saying something to the effect of, your welcome to have a look around means you've just granted access to everything, even behind closed doors.

I guess what I am saying is, clean up the stuff you have in sight like PTS said already and stop letting the county on your property. And never admit to doing anything for money. It's always a "hobby". Worst case scenario, rezone your property for something similar to light commercial, a bit higher tax I'd imagine but without an housing authority of some kind, that old lady can't do anything about it.

I think if I refused to let the county on my property they would continue to fine me and call the sheriff to allow them to enter. Keeping items out of sight is an excellent idea. I also will stick with the hobby idea or stuff I bring back from plumbing jobs.

1956 I see your point, I try and stay away from appliances with Freon. I am not paying taxes or have any employees, but it is only a hobby I do not make enough money to open up a business, I am not that efficient. I do not scrap on a daily basis.

I have a lot of stuff in my yard. The county inspector called today and I talked to her a little she is coming out on Friday. She stated that I had solid waste which turned out to be wood, tree rounds and split wood. I informed her that I heat my house with wood and have two fireplaces. She thought that I had a huge pile of broken concrete, I informed her that they were rocks from the property in a pile. The steel that I leave around my yard is stuff that I think is too good to recycle and should be reused like chain-link fence iron fence panels usable sheet metal. Any other metal goes into the dump trailer, unless it is an appliance which I break down for the copper and brass. It is not just metal the inspector commented on no outside storage. I am not really clear on what she wants so I will get a better idea on Friday. Looks like a lot of passion on this topic. I do not know the percentage of home scrappers and business scrappers, I assume there is a lot of home scrappers. thanks David

Originally Posted by davidarlen

Thanks for the support. I will try using honey first before I bring out the vinegar.

Smart Dude.