Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Property Encroachment topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Levan council moves ahead with legal action on property fence encroachment
Summary
After multiple surveys showed a residential fence crosses a neighbor’s property, the council agreed to proceed with attorneys to resolve the dispute consistent with town ordinance prohibiting fences on another’s property.
The Levan Town Council agreed to proceed with legal action after town and private surveys confirmed that a fence had been built across a property line.
Council members said the town’s ordinance prohibits building a fence on someone else’s property. Officials told the council they had compared three surveys — including a town survey and two private surveys done at different times — and concluded the surveys agreed on the boundary locations.
Council members discussed liability and safety concerns, noting the fence’s opacity and that prior votes had already directed staff to take action. The council approved moving forward with attorneys to resolve the matter; members indicated additional details could be addressed through the legal process or with the court if necessary.
The council did not adopt any change to the town ordinance at the meeting; the action authorized legal follow-up based on existing survey evidence.
