Structural encroachment

A structural encroachment is a concept in real property law, in which a piece of real property hangs from one property over the property line of another landowner's premises. The actual structure that encroaches might be a tree, bush, bay window, stairway, steps, stoop, garage, leaning fence, part of a building, or other fixture. Some attorneys classify it as a type of easement, related to an easement in gross, while some scholars classify such as one type of encroachment.[1]

Creation

When a structural encroachment is created intentionally, it is basically an easement in gross, and may be done by a permit to a government authority.[2][3] A zoning law may also restrict an intentional structural encroachment.[4][5][6][7]

A structural encroachment may also be created by necessity, by accident, or by prescription.

Other uses

  • In some ecological contexts, the process of a peatmoss overgrowing, or bogging down a vascular plant is described as a structural encroachment.

See also

References

  1. Varieties of encroachment. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  2. Arizona DOT web site, "How to Apply for an Encroachment Permit. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  3. City of Seattle, Washington Department of Planning and Development Notice, found at City of Seattle official web site, decision on a permit for a structural encroachment. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  4. City of Des Moines code, found at City of Des Moines code, Chapter 18.26. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  5. The San Geronimo Valley Fish Friendly Citizen's Guide, found at Spawn USA web site. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  6. Santa Cruz, California County code Santa Cruz, California County code. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  7. Urban Redevelopment Agency Circular URA/PB/2000/03 - DCD URA/PB/2000/03 - DCD Urban Redevelopment Agency web site Circular. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  8. Jean-Marc Hyvelin, et al., Inhibition of Rho-Kinase Attenuates Hypoxia-Induced Angiogenesis in the Pulmonary Circulation, found at American Heart Association Journal. Accessed January 8, 2008.
  9. Kurt R. Stenmark and Ivan F. McMurtry, Vascular Remodeling Versus Vasoconstriction in Chronic Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension A Time for Reappraisal?, found at . Accessed January 8, 2008.
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