daytona
2016-01-06 09:00:40
- #1
existing trees are grandfathered in - the distances apply to new plantings.
I cannot understand that or it doesn’t make any sense!!! Here is a thought experiment:
Property owner B plants a tree 3m from the property boundary (below the permitted boundary distance) on his own land, but not visible behind a wall or hedge. After 4 years, this tree is 3m tall. Only then does owner A notice it or feel disturbed by the tree. -> What would that mean then? The tree is grandfathered in because it has already stood for 4 years? What if, for example, owner A also does not mind the tree for 5 years, which may now be 6m tall, and sells the property, and the new owner then feels disturbed?
Have you perhaps had similar experiences or examples for your argument regarding grandfathering???