Homeowner rules by city
Rules your city sets for your house that have nothing to do with selling it. Each section is checked against official city and utility sources.
31 citiesSidewalk repairMost US cities make the owner of the adjacent property responsible for the public sidewalk, even though it sits in the public right of way.17 citiesSump pump dischargeAlmost every city bans sump pump water from the sanitary sewer, because clean water overloads treatment plants and backs sewage into basements.26 citiesSewer bill creditsSewer charges are usually based on how much water passes through your water meter, even though lawn and pool water never reaches the sewer.13 citiesFence height & permitsCities limit fence height by where the fence sits: front yards are usually held to 3 or 4 feet so drivers can see, while side and rear yards commonly allow 6 to 8 feet.13 citiesTree removal permitsMany cities require a permit to remove trees on private property once the trunk passes a set size, or for protected native species.10 citiesRV & trailer parkingRV rules split into two parts: parking on the street, often capped by hours or banned without a permit, and storing on your own lot, where many cities ban the front yard and require a paved side or rear yard spot..
Selling? See what your city requires before a sale.