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These are not to be confused with utility or private easements. They are often placed after an alley closing for traffic, access, or future maintenance. Property owners generally cannot build structures on easement areas, although common boundary fencing is usually allowed. |
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These are not to be confused with utility or private easements. They are often placed after an alley closing for traffic, access, or future maintenance. Property owners generally cannot build structures on easement areas, although common boundary fencing is usually allowed. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>Legal interests that allow government or public use of private land for specific purposes, such as utilities, access, or preservation, managed primarily through the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Office of Planning. These easements are frequently established for maintenance of public infrastructure or after alley closings. Property owners must obtain written consent from the easement holder before building or subdividing, and they cannot build structures within the easement area. </SPAN><A href="https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/42-1902.16" STYLE="text-decoration:underline;"><SPAN>Under 42–1902.16 of the DC Code</SPAN></A><SPAN>, valid easements exist for encroachments and support.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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