Incorrect location of buildings on the site can lead to unforeseen difficulties, including the demolition of buildings. Before planning buildings, it is necessary to study the building codes and regulations, which contain recommendations at what distance from the fence you can build a house, outbuildings, plant trees and shrubs...
Construction of a residential building is a responsible undertaking that requires considerable time, labor and investment. Incorrect location of buildings on the site can lead to unforeseen difficulties, including the demolition of buildings. You can also make mistakes in smaller details: for example, a polycarbonate fence between neighbors in a country house can cause litigation. To prevent this from happening, you must follow certain standards that determine the distance between buildings on the site. The main legislative document that sets out the rules for the construction of any objects is called SNiP - Construction Norms and Rules. It contains recommendations for the location of buildings on the site, fences and outbuildings in accordance with architectural, fire safety and sanitary requirements. It is these standards that indicate at what distance from the fence you can build a house and other structures, and plant trees.
Rules for planning and development of urban and rural settlements are regulated by SNiP
Building codes in fencing planning
When installing a fence separating a site from the street or neighboring household, you cannot be guided solely by your wishes. It is possible to build a fence between neighboring plots only in accordance with certain requirements. The same applies to the distance between houses.
There are a number of documents that standardize what distance should be to fences and fences. The main one is SNiP No. 441, developed in 1972. The document indicates the maximum permissible height of the fence between neighbors - 1.5 m and the external fence - 2.2 m. But the local administrative authority can make its own adjustments regarding this value. This is due to architectural or other requirements for a particular location. Therefore, before constructing fences, it is necessary to find out the parameters of the permissible height, first of all, from local municipal authorities.
Requirements for appearance and the height of the fence can be set by the settlement administration
Fire safety standards regulate the installation of a fence from a safety point of view in the event of an open fire. With crowded buildings in close proximity to large trees, a fire can spread very quickly.
Sanitary recommendations are intended to avoid air, soil and water pollution and the spread of unpleasant odors. This is very important when constructing cesspools, building sheds for keeping small livestock and poultry, and enclosures for dogs. SNiP specifies the minimum distance from the house to the neighbor’s fence. The distance is measured from the base of the structure or its protruding part if its size exceeds 50 cm.
Violation of the rules determining the distance between buildings on neighboring plots can cause serious consequences: misunderstandings with neighbors, litigation, problems with the law.Therefore, you need to carefully read the SNiP requirements in order to apply them during construction.
Permissible distance between neighbors' houses
If a plot for housing construction is purchased in the private sector, where neighbors already live, when laying a house, you should take into account the existing buildings.
- The farthest you need to retreat from an existing wooden building: 15 m when building a new house made of wood and 10 m - from stone, brick and concrete.
- If both houses are made of brick or concrete, but have wooden floors, the distance between them should not be less than 8 m.
- Buildings made of non-combustible materials without wooden elements can be located closest - this is a distance of 6 m.
- If houses have 2–3 floors, the safe distance between them is more than 15 m.
The position of objects inside a private area is not strictly regulated by fire safety standards.
The minimum permissible distance between neighboring houses is 6 m
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Distances from outbuildings to the fence
Building codes regulate the location of outbuildings on the site relative to the fence:
- If you plan to build a shed for storing gardening tools or a garage, the minimum distance from the fence should be 1 m. The slope of the roof slope must be directed to your site.
- If you plan to raise small animals in the barn, you need to retreat at least 4 m from the boundaries of the site. Greenhouses using organic fertilizer are placed at the same distance from the fence.
- For structures with an increased fire hazard where open fire is used, it is not recommended to bring the structure closer to the fence than 5 m. This list includes baths, boiler rooms, and solid fuel saunas.
- The distance from the garage to the fence is at least a meter. But only if the remaining buildings are 6 m away from the fence.
Permitted distances from buildings to the fence, established by sanitary, household and fire safety standards
- Showers and toilets are allowed to be located on the site no closer than 2.5 m from the fence. Baths and saunas gas fuel and electricity can be built at the same distance.
- Spreading tall trees should not be located closer than 3 m from the fence. The distance is determined from the center of the trunk to the edge of the area. If this condition is met, the shadow from the crown will not disturb the neighbors.
- Medium-sized trees can be planted no closer than 2 m, and shrubs - 1 m from the boundaries of the site.
Building codes indicate the minimum permissible distance between buildings, plantings and fences
The height of the fence in front of the neighbor's windows
The fence between plots should not cause inconvenience to neighbors living nearby. Height requirements largely depend on the type of fencing.
The fence cannot have a height greater than 1.5 m if its structure is lattice or mesh.
The mesh fence can have a maximum permissible height for fencing - 1.5 m
The height of blind fences should not be more than 0.70 m. If this size exceeds the recommended value, you should obtain written permission from your neighbors. If a conflict arises, it may be needed.
It is allowed to build up a blind fence with a height of 0.70 m using any translucent materials up to a maximum value of 1.5 m without approval from neighbors.
Reference! In some regions, it is allowed to increase the transparent fence to 2.2 m, and the solid fence to 0.75–1.5 m.
A solid fence can be expanded with mesh, lattice, or wooden sheathing with gaps
When installing a fence more than 5 cm thick, you should place it on your property. If it is necessary to install a thick structure on the boundary, written consent of the neighbors is required.
If a fence installed on a site causes flooding of a neighboring household with melt and rainwater, it is necessary to make a drainage system, otherwise the design of the fence will need to be changed or demolished.
From the point of view of norms and rules, the installation of a lattice, mesh fence or hedge made of ornamental and fruit bushes will not cause any complaints.
Board fences must have clearances of 50% of the total area.
Materials and structures for fencing must be safe, securely fastened and have no sharp protruding parts.
A permanent fence can be erected only after the boundaries of the site have been registered with the cadastral bureau. Before this, you need to use temporary fencing, for example, from a chain-link mesh.
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How to arrange buildings inside the site
Before construction begins, it is necessary to draw up a site plan showing the location of the residential building and outbuildings. The basic law regulating the construction of facilities on the site, SNiP 30-02-97. Here are recommendations aimed at ensuring the safety and health of people. The document indicates at what distance objects can be built within the site:
- A toilet with a cesspool, a barn for poultry and small livestock should be located no closer than 12 m from a residential building and cellar.
- Septic tank, toilet, compost heap are located at a distance of more than 8 m from the well.
- Shower, bath, sauna - at least 8 m from a residential building and cellar.
Permissible distance between buildings within the site
If the utility block with animals and the residential building are adjacent, the entrances are arranged separately and spaced at a distance of at least 7 m from each other.
Must be strictly observed sanitary standards regarding the minimum distances between residential building and objects that pose an increased epidemiological danger. Neighboring adjoining properties are also subject to regulations.
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Distance from road to house
When building houses, the term “red line” is used. It marks the boundary between a private property and a street or driveway.
If the fence is located directly on the “red line”, the gate leaves and wicket should open inward. The conditional line must not be cluttered or built upon under any circumstances, because the passage of cars and the passage of pedestrians is disrupted.
SNiP 30-02-97 determines the distance from the “red line” to:
- residential building – 5 m;
- outbuildings – 5 m.
In cases where the site does not border a street (with a name), but a passage (an alley without a name), these distances are equal:
- to housing – 3 m,
- to outbuildings – 5 m.
The distance from the building to the border of the site - the “red line” depends on the type of street
These values are mandatory and not recommendations. In case of violation of this clause, local authorities may require the dismantling of the fence and even the building. In addition, the minimum distance from the fence to the road will depend on the laid communications.
At what distance from the fence can you build a house on a garden plot?
According to the standards, the distance from the fence to the residential building cannot be less than 3 m. It is not worth moving the building closer to the edge of the site, not only because of strict rules, but also common sense. In addition to protection from street noise and prying glances, such a gap will make it possible to carry out maintenance and exterior renovation buildings.
Even if there is an agreement with the owner neighboring plot that he is satisfied with the closer proximity, there is no need to violate this clause. Failure to comply with the minimum distance to the fence when building a house is often the cause of civil strife, which can lead to litigation in court. Nerves and money will be wasted, and the court will make a decision not in favor of the person who violated the law. Failure to comply with the standards will lead to large administrative fines or even forced dismantling of the structure.
Disputes with neighbors over improper location of buildings or fences often end in litigation
When planning the construction of a house, you need to take into account the requirements for its location. The distances from the site boundary to the building are determined as follows:
- Step back from the “red line” 5 m if there is a street behind the fence, or 3 m if there is a passage there.
- There should be a fire safety distance from the neighbor's house. Depending on the flammability of the materials of the building being constructed and the existing building, a minimum value is selected, which can range from 6 to 15 m.
- At the same time, the condition must be met - the distance between the house and the fence is at least 3 m.
When combining a residential building with a garage or outbuildings, the distance to the fence is taken to be 3 m.
The remaining household facilities are located from the house no closer than the minimum permissible distances in compliance with restrictive standards in relation to the neighboring plot and house.
On the location of buildings, fences, plantings in the garden and summer cottage building regulations apply
Conclusion
The first step when building a house is to carefully familiarize yourself with building codes and regulations. Compliance with the requirements specified in the document will help avoid problems with neighbors and authorities. In addition, residential buildings and outbuildings properly located on the site are less exposed to the risk of fires and do not pollute environment. Compliance with construction standards is a guarantee of the safety of your property and health.
When planning to build a fence, any owner of a suburban area tries not only to delineate the material boundaries of his territory, but also to protect his property from the idle interest of passers-by and attacks on the property of uninvited guests. Therefore, at the site planning stage, one of the key aspects that must be approached responsibly is the distance between the fence and the building. At what distance from the fence you can build a house without contradicting existing legislation, we will consider in more detail how to interpret the norms, adapting them to the conditions of land plots.
Many owners country houses install fences around their property, focusing only on their own opinion. But such a negligent approach can lead to all sorts of troubles, which sometimes have to be resolved only in court.
Distances between objects in private development are regulated by two main documents:
- SNiP - building codes and regulations. They define the planning order and describe the preparation procedure project documentation for private development.
- Legislative acts regarding new buildings.
It is necessary to understand that the legislative documents regulating the installation of fences call, first of all, to be guided by common sense. The parameters and requirements given in the standards are determined by specific factors.
To prevent the likelihood of conflict situations, when designing buildings on a site and determining at what distance from the fence they should be, it is worth focusing on generally accepted standards
By adhering to current standards when planning the placement of objects on the site, you will ensure peace of mind and comfortable living for yourself and your loved ones
By focusing on current standards when constructing a building, you will protect yourself from many problems:
- reducing the likelihood of possible fires;
- excluding the emergence of “land” conflicts with neighbors;
- preventing penalties from technical supervision and State Fire Supervision.
SNiP requirements
Mandatory conditions that must be observed when designing a site:
- The distance between the residential building and the fence should be 3 meters.
- Any outbuildings, such as a shed for storing garden tools or a garage, can be installed closer to the fence, maintaining a distance of 1 meter.
- If there are poultry houses and outbuildings on the site intended for keeping livestock, then a distance of at least 4 meters should be maintained from them. The same distance should be maintained when setting up a greenhouse, especially if you plan to regularly feed the crops with organic fertilizers.
- Structures characterized by an increased fire hazard, such as a bathhouse, sauna or mini-boiler room, should be located 5 meters from the fence.
Restrictions are also provided if there are trees with spreading crowns on the site. The temptation to save a couple of meters of space by placing green spaces closer to the border is warned by the same regulatory documents. The distance from the outer fence to tall trees must be at least 4 meters.
Planning to plant on the site fruit trees medium in size, they should be placed at a distance of 2 meters from the external fence, and shrubs should be planted a meter from it
Keep in mind that when determining the distance to the edge of the site, the distance is calculated from the center of the trunk. Therefore, complaints from neighbors regarding the shading of their territory by an overgrown tree crown should be taken into account only if the plant is planted closer than the current SNiP allows.
The main provisions of the building rules SP 30-102-99, as well as SNiP 30-02-97, regarding the distances from buildings to the fence (click on the picture to enlarge)
It is strictly forbidden to move buildings closer to the border in order to thereby increase the area of the yard or sowing area. Failure to comply with the standards may result in administrative penalties in the form of fines and forced dismantling of the erected fence.
Fire regulations
If we consider the requirements regarding the distance to the fence facing the street, then in addition to the above provisions, a number of restrictions regarding anti- fire safety.
Any permanent buildings on the site depending on the type building material used in their construction are divided into 3 categories
Buildings made of completely non-combustible materials such as concrete, reinforced concrete, brick and stone have I-II degree of fire resistance. They should be placed away from the fence, maintaining a distance of 6-8 meters.
Frame structures with floors made of non-combustible materials such as metal tiles or corrugated sheets have a fire resistance degree of III. When erecting them, it is necessary to maintain a distance of 10-12 meters from the fence.
Wooden buildings and buildings based on a wooden frame are the most vulnerable and have a fire resistance degree of IV. Therefore, even if wooden elements are impregnated with fire retardants, which contain fire retardants, the distance to the fence should be at least 12 meters.
The distance from a residential building to the fence can be reduced only with permission from special services, as well as mutual and documented consent with the owners of neighboring plots.
When determining the distance from the building to the fence, you should not discount sanitary standards.
So for buildings with an increased fire hazard, the arrangement of which involves the provision of necessary communications, the distance to the fence should be 5 meters. In this case, the distance to the neighboring residential building must be at least 8 meters. To create conditions under which it is possible to reduce the distance from the external fence to the same bathhouse, experts strongly advise installing a sewer drain for water disposal.
No one would enjoy having a neighbor's restroom close to their home. Yes, and enclosures for walking livestock or poultry houses can cause a lot of problems associated with runoff waste water into the soil layer. Therefore, even if the required distance to the fence is observed, buildings of this kind should be placed at a distance of up to 12 meters from the neighboring house.
An outdoor closet on a site, like sheds for keeping livestock, can be installed four meters from the fence, but at the same time maintaining a distance from the neighbor’s house
In accordance with fire safety standards, outbuildings adjacent to the house must have a separate entrance. But then, when determining the optimal distance, you should take the greatest value of the protruding architectural elements: canopy, roof, porch. In addition, when arranging the roof slope, even if it is set back 1 m from the boundary, it must be directed towards your yard. These standards apply equally to buildings located in both adjacent territories.
Since the fence itself can be a bulky structure, the distance should be measured from the border to the base of the house.
An important point: if the thickness of the fence does not exceed 10 cm, then it can be safely placed in the middle of the boundary line. If you are building a heavier and bulkier enclosing structure, the fence must be moved towards your property. From the neighboring territory it is allowed to “capture” only 5 cm of the total thickness of the fence being built.
Many owners of suburban areas are more tolerant of the issue of maintaining sanitary clearances. But they are still worth taking into account, since when changing the form of ownership or selling a plot, unforeseen problems may arise.
Relations with neighbors
Conflicts between neighbors regarding the boundaries of their plots and the incorrect placement of buildings on them are not such a rare occurrence. Often, domestic conflicts subsequently become the basis for legal proceedings.
Among the most common causes of such conflicts are:
- the fence is too high or blank;
- the fence extends far into the neighbor's territory;
- During the construction of the fence, the standards for compliance with the lighting of the site were not taken into account, as a result of which the neighboring site became shaded.
According to land use rules, one common fence is enough to delimit neighboring plots. Two separate fences are installed when there is a road between these areas. In this case, it is allowed to erect a continuous fence between neighbors.
The widespread movement to build two- or three-story cottages on small plots of 6-7 acres often causes conflicts between neighbors due to shading of the territory
A structure erected near the boundary between plots can have an impact on the territory of nearby properties. And not many owners of neighboring plots consider such an influence acceptable. Therefore, before erecting a building, it is better to obtain not only written permission from interested organizations, but also the consent of neighbors.
Based on this, it is worth noting that if your neighbor finished the construction of his building before you, then in an amicable way, before building your house, you need to retreat, maintaining a normalized distance.
Fence height requirements
Many people mistakenly believe that an external fence can be erected without any formal conventions. In fact, regarding the dimensions of enclosing structures, building rules are mostly advisory in nature.
The material used in the manufacture of external fences is not regulated by building codes. Also, the distance between the supporting fence posts is not strictly regulated.
The gap between the supporting posts of the fence is determined based on the construction technology of the structure and the specified strength parameters
Fences are divided into two types:
- fences between adjacent plots of land;
- fences separating the land plot from the public area.
The height of the fence “looking” onto the street and the height of the fence delimiting neighboring areas are two different things. In the first case, you can safely erect a fence of any height. The main thing is that the fence has an aesthetic appearance on both sides and fits harmoniously into the architectural ensemble of the street.
Restrictions are only imposed on the use of elements that may pose a danger to people. These include barbed wire. It should be suspended at a height of 1.9 meters.
When it comes to fencing between adjacent areas, SNiPs are more precise in this matter: the height of the fence should be within one meter. Yes, and to mark the boundaries, you can install fences that do not create shading and do not interfere with air exchange above the soil surface. This means that the lower part of the fence must be well ventilated. The best option is a lattice fence or, but not a fence made of solid fabric such as a shield fence or.
It is also allowed to construct fences made of hedges, supplemented with mesh and forged elements, to mark the boundaries between adjacent areas.
But there are a number of circumstances in which you will have to obtain permission to build a permanent fence. Approval will be required in the following cases:
- if the site borders on public territory and a protected area with architectural monuments;
- if it is necessary to erect a fence on retaining wall, which reaches a height of 2.5 meters.
Do not rush to build a permanent fence if the boundaries of your site have not yet been included in the state cadastral plan.
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Of course, there are situations when land plots are so small that their area simply does not allow compliance with all the rules for the mutual placement of buildings. In this case, you can solve the problem by using the services of BTI specialists who know all the subtleties and nuances. Otherwise, if conflict issues lawyers will have to be involved.
Owners land plots They try to use every meter to grow vegetables in the garden and in the greenhouse. When building on your own territory, you should maintain the distance from the greenhouse to the neighbor’s fence, own houses, barn and . Construction rules and sanitary standards are prescribed in SNiP. They are advisory in nature, but are used in territorial disputes with neighbors.
Regulatory documents
The standards set out in SNiP 30-02-97 as amended in 2018 take into account the interests of all members of the cooperative and regulate the setbacks from the demarcation line of residential buildings and ancillary structures. For individual housing construction and construction sites, starting from 2003, sanitary standards are advisory in nature. If disputes arise between neighbors, the issue is resolved in court.
In this case, SNiP standards are taken as the basis for decision making.
When a site development plan is approved, utility rooms may not be shown on the diagram; they are not registered. The procedure for obtaining permits for construction is prescribed in SP 11-106-97*, as amended in 2018. Experts advise immediately adding sheds, greenhouses, etc. to the building plan. If the setbacks and location of ancillary buildings do not comply with the standards, the permit will not be automatically issued. However, experts will point out errors and help correct them.
On the individual housing construction site
Owners of plots take care of every piece of their land, especially if the plot was acquired for the creation and development of private subsidiary plots - personal subsidiary plots. When constructing utility rooms, whenever possible, they try to reduce the distance from the fence to the greenhouse and barn with livestock. On the other side of the fence is the same owner, striving to grow a vegetable garden and a garden, feed a bird and place more of everything on his piece of land.
How long to retreat from the house to the greenhouse
A glass structure or greenhouse can be located at a distance of 6 m from the windows of a neighboring house. If you plan to use organic fertilizers, you should retreat at least 8 m. Similarly, from your own home you can maintain a distance of 3 and 5 m. The distance between the greenhouse and the windows of the house should be guaranteed to protect from unpleasant odors.
The structure, even if made of transparent material, should not block the view from the neighbor’s living rooms. To avoid troubles, it is better to place the greenhouse in the depths of the site.
The greenhouse can be placed 1 m from the garage and barn with animals and poultry. These standards are provided for by fire safety. A greenhouse with organic fertilizers can be placed at a minimum distance from your own buildings. But you need to think about your own comfort. When watering and fertilizing, unpleasant odors can enter the rooms.
A building made of flammable materials (for example, a wooden frame insulated with foam plastic, with a film top) should be 12–15 m away from wooden dacha and 8 m from a brick house.
A suburban area is the property of its owner, but development must be carried out in accordance with sanitary and fire safety standards. It is necessary to maintain the distance from the greenhouse to the neighbor’s fence, as well as to the border of the property, trees and the neighbor’s house, even if he does not use his own plot. SNiP has a recommendatory nature in relation to outbuildings. However, in the event of disputes between neighbors, it is its norms that the court will refer to when resolving the issue.
Greenhouse made of glass and plastic
Basic rules and regulations
I would like to place the greenhouse and all other ancillary buildings closer to the fence in order to make maximum use of the capabilities of the land plot. On the other side of the fence is the owner of the property with a similar desire.
So that neighbors do not suffer from each other’s actions, the remoteness of buildings various types from the fence and residential building is regulated regulatory documents. At what distance from the fence you can build a greenhouse or install a greenhouse is indicated in SNiP 30-02-97 and SP 53.13330.2011.
Polycarbonate greenhouse in the village
Before erecting a structure, you should clarify the category of your plot of land, as well as what form of its use is permitted. There are:
- SNT is a horticultural non-profit partnership.
- Individual housing construction – individual housing construction.
The section of non-commercial lands includes the lands of all societies and cooperatives, including personal subsidiary plots.
All necessary documents indicating the development plan, including standards for deviations for the construction of greenhouses and other structures from each other and fences, are in the board of the cooperative.
Permits for construction and for reducing the distance to the fence on the side and behind are adopted at a general meeting. Garden regulations require that fencing be installed around the entire perimeter.
On garden plot
For owners of land for individual housing construction, the rules for developing a plot in a given area, including where to install a greenhouse, can be obtained from local architectural authorities, even if this land is located in a village. When planning, the development project should be coordinated with these organizations. If there are no specific standards, then the established SNiP and SP must be followed.
The plot for individual housing construction may be located on the territory managed by the village council. Then he must issue a permit for the construction of the greenhouse and indicate in the document all the norms and requirements. If a technical passport is not issued for a barn and other outbuildings, general standards apply.
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Transparent design for plants is not highlighted as separate species buildings on the site, and the standards for its location must be chosen in the same way as for outbuildings such as baths and saunas.
Near a private house
Greenhouses using organic fertilizers belong to the category of cesspools and street toilets.
Distance from neighbors' fence and property boundary
According to SNiP 30-02-97 as amended in 2018 and according to SP 53.13330.2011, the greenhouse should be located no closer than 1 meter from the side fence. If there is no neighbor on one side and there is a lane with a road behind the fence, it is necessary to move back 5 m from the edge of the roadway. In the case where the road is located close to the fence, it is necessary to move back with the construction of a structure for plants, let the border be further. In this case, it is necessary to place the building at the required distance from the curb.
Layout of buildings in accordance with SNiP and SanPiN standards
There may be undeveloped areas to the side and rear. In this case, as in the case where there are no other people’s plots behind the fence, you should legally retreat 1 meter from the demarcation line (the border of the neighboring plot).
Distance to the red line
From the red line - the front fence at the dacha, the distance should be at least 5 meters. Even if the fence is removed from the line of communications, it should be measured from the fence. It is not recommended to place greenhouses and other outbuildings in front of the house. If a residential building is built deep in the yard, the barn and other buildings may be on the same line with it or further from the street.
Layout of buildings on SNT and individual housing construction sites
Health standards associated with the greenhouse indicate the need to respect boundaries. Water should not be allowed to enter someone else's territory. The canopy must end at least 0.5 m from the fence. It is recommended to tilt the roof in the garden in your direction.
When located on a slope, when the greenhouse is located above the ground level of the neighboring plot, care should be taken to drain the water that is used to water the beds so that it does not leak beyond the demarcation line. To do this, a ditch is dug and the water is diverted 3 m from the fence.
Requirements of insolation standards
Buildings on one site should not cover windows or shade plantings. The law and norms of insolation are set out in the set of rules SP 30-102-99. They require that the greenhouse does not cast shadows on the area on the other side of the fence or impede the access of air, disrupting natural ventilation.
Greenhouse location options
The distance from the fence to the greenhouse must be calculated taking into account its height so that the neighbor’s territory does not fall into the shadow. Insolation standards require access to the sun for at least 5 hours a day in spring and summer period. Time may add up.
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You cannot place a long structure along the fence if it will interfere with natural ventilation. It is necessary to step back further from the neighbor’s fence and coordinate the location of the greenhouse with the owner of the garden on the other side of the fence.
Insolation standards are not taken into account if there are no buildings or plantings on the side of the fence or if there is an alley. In this case, it is enough to step back 1 meter from the fence and build a greenhouse or other utility structure. However, we must remember that in the event of construction, a neighbor may demand that a structure be moved or demolished that casts a shadow on his land and interferes with the growth and development of plants.
Distance between buildings
According to insolation standards, it is possible to require the relocation of a building, including a greenhouse, if it is proven that plants in a neighboring area grow worse along it. As arguments, it is best to present photographs taken in different times and recorded the greenhouse itself and the lag in the development of vegetables planted along the wall.
Fire safety
Greenhouses are not classified as high fire hazard objects, but they can ignite in the event of a fire in other buildings and cause fire in nearby buildings. Fire safety regulations require free access to all buildings.
Greenhouse in the village
When building a greenhouse made of wood and polycarbonate, the distance to wooden buildings should be 12 m. From a brick house - 6 m. The fence material is not taken into account when calculating the safe distance. The fence itself should be no higher than 1.2 or 1.5 m, depending on the standards in the given region.
The distance between the greenhouse and other buildings on the same site is allowed 1 meter. Passages must be cleared of plants, bushes and debris, and they must not be flooded with water. Any building must be free to pass around its perimeter.
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Distance from greenhouse to neighbor's house
The distance from the greenhouse to the neighbor’s residential building is legally measured from the extreme point of the foundation in a straight line. It should be more than 6 m. The greenhouse should not block the view from the windows of the house or prevent penetration sunlight(insolation).
The structure can be placed closer to your home. As a rule, a minimum of 4 m is sufficient, but if desired, the distance can be reduced to 3 m, following fire safety standards - it is necessary to maintain a passage around the house and space for maintaining the facade. It must be taken into account that the plants are watered. Water can flood the foundation, so bringing the greenhouse closer to a permanent building is undesirable.
The distance within your site from the greenhouse to the garage, barn and other ancillary buildings, including bathhouses and saunas, can be minimal - 1 m.
Standards for a greenhouse with organic matter
A greenhouse in which it is planned to be heated due to the rotting of organic waste is equated by standards to a compost and cesspool. They, like toilets, were installed at a remote location:
- from the fence - at least 4 m;
- neighboring windows of living rooms - 8 m;
- from the front border – 12 m;
- edges of the road in a side street – 6 m;
- wells and boreholes – 50 m.
A greenhouse is a must-have building for avid summer residents. Thanks to this, it is possible to provide plant crops with comfortable conditions, and they will delight gardeners and gardeners with a tasty and abundant harvest.
But becoming the owner of a greenhouse, you can not only benefit, but also create problems for yourself. Especially in cases where the structure was erected in non-compliance with regulations SNiP. IN judicial practice Disputes regarding improper construction of a greenhouse are not uncommon. And the court decision is not always in favor of the owner of the site.
The greenhouse appears outbuilding Therefore, it must be placed at a certain distance from the boundaries of the neighboring plot, fence and other buildings. Therefore, we will consider the basic rules and regulations that will allow us to avoid conflict with neighbors and problems in the future.
The construction of a greenhouse, which is located on someone else’s land, or on an unregistered land plot, is interpreted unambiguously by the law - this is an independent seizure. In such a situation, the owner faces a fine, which is 1-1.5% of the total cadastral value, but not less than five thousand rubles.
There will also be a court order, on the basis of which the construction will have to be liquidated, and no one will return the losses.
It often happens that a greenhouse is built in this way unintentionally. And the person does not even suspect that he has “entered” someone else’s territory. Everything opens up when a conflict with neighbors begins.
Property tax on a greenhouse structure
Some sources of information on the Internet contain information that you need to pay property tax for a greenhouse, and the building must be registered. This is due to the fact that in the Tax Code of Russia, greenhouses are classified as economic objects for which a tax levy is levied.
Not all greenhouses are subject to tax; you have to pay only in cases where the structure is connected to communications, built on a permanent foundation, or dismantling without significant damage to its integrity is impossible. That is, if the greenhouse is disassembled, it cannot be installed in another place.
Also, a tax is charged for a greenhouse in the case when it has passed state registration as a real estate object.
The distance of the greenhouse from other objects does not comply with SNiP standards
Very rarely, a person’s land plot is located in isolation. In most cases, the owner of the land has neighbors. Therefore, when choosing the location of the greenhouse, it is recommended to take their interests into account in advance. If this is not done, then neighbors may consider that their rights have been violated and go to court.
When going to court, you will have to not only comply with the court order, for example, dismantle the object if it is not located in accordance with SNiP standards, but also compensate losses to neighbors and legal costs.
According to SNiP standards, all buildings on the site must be located in accordance with fire, sanitary and household safety standards.
The distance standards are:
- To ensure fire safety, the greenhouse must be located at the following distance from objects in the neighboring area:
- six meters from buildings built from non-combustible materials;
- eight meters from objects that have wooden floors protected by non-combustible materials;
- ten meters from objects made of wood and flammable materials.
- In order to comply with sanitary and household rules, the greenhouse structure is installed at a minimum distance:
- one meter to the border of the neighboring land plot;
- five meters to the street, road.
If these standards have been violated, then the neighbors have the right to demand the destruction of the building.