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Anita Carole Taff-Rice's answer
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It may depend on how long the fence was on the property and whether it has...
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Elizabeth G. Rich
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Typically not. If a business is operating under a conditional use permit, that...
J Patrick Diener
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I would suggest taking your problem to an attorney who has experience in real...
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John Donald Sullivan
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Are you asking about building code or zoning code? They are two different...
Elizabeth Rankin Powell
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Enumclaw is an incorporated city within King County. The King County website is...
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John Donald Sullivan
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There is no standard state-wide definition or rules. Zoning is local and you...
John Donald Sullivan
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You story raises several different issues, including rights under an express...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Check with your local municipal code enforcement or zoning department if there...
Roy Earl Morriss
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That is quite a question! And not the sort of question which can be easily...
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Alec Scott Rose
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You need to speak to an attorney who is experienced in business licensing for...
John Thomas McManus
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I agree with the prior answer that you should consult with a local attorney on...
Charity Anastasio
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There are not enough facts here to give you a definitive answer, but Whatcom...
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Sandra Dee Munoz
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You need to apply/petition for a zoning variance. Check with your county...
John Thomas McManus
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I am a little unclear on your question as to whether you want to change the...
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John Donald Sullivan
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It sounds like you need an appraisal. This is not a legal question. You need...
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Thuong-Tri Nguyen
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You may want to seriously think about granting an easement. In general, once an...
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John Donald Sullivan
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You may be able to obtain information in the Thurston County Auditor's real...
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Roy Earl Morriss
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Under Washington law you are responsible for not defeating the intended purpose...
Christy Michele Greene
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As grantor you choose your responsibilities by the language of the deed of...
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Alec Scott Rose
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Speak to an experienced real estate attorney, who can examine the deeds for the...
Roy Earl Morriss
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Easement rights are very highly protected under Washington law...for example,...
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Matthew Ryan King
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You should get a standard form easement (either from an attorney or from a form...
John Donald Sullivan
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Mr. Ryan is correct that you will need to record an easement. It must be in...
Roy Earl Morriss
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You should assume that you can not park on the easement. Most easements are...
Linda M Schuett
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I agree with the prior answer. Unless the easement expressly provides that you...
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John Donald Sullivan
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Most easements are obtained by an express grant in the form of a deed. However,...
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Roy Earl Morriss
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Terminating easements is much more difficult than most people believe...it is...
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Neil J. Lehto's answer
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Generally, only as allowed by the real estate document or state law creating...
Elizabeth Rankin Powell
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Probably not. If you gave them an easement when you purchased the property, you...

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