[HollyandPeter]

Originally Posted by bpascani

We just had TONS of work..landscaping, patio extension, pergola, summer kitchen in our back yard. The landscaping was designed for our privacy, but to look nice on the neighbors' sides as well. We didn't want it to look like a barrier of the same high, hedge looking stuff. The main rule was that the back of the beds had to be 3 ft from the property line, so we did lose a bit of 'yard to use', but still have decent enough for a dog to un around, for sure 25lbs or so. We go approvals for EVERYTHING. Each of our several contractors handled the approvals, and we got copies before the work began. (We have 5 neighbors involved, new to the area, and hadn't met all of them). 4 months after work was done, we got notice of a complaint...supposedly from one of our neighbors...maybe..or, maybe one of the folks we interviewed that we didn't hire..BUT, because everything had been approved by HOA, county, and everyone else, we had no issues! Everything stays as is, and we love it!! SO GET APPROVAL FOR EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU START!

Thank you for the great information and glad all went well.