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Ohio Line Fence Law

Ohio's Line Fence Laws have changed as of June, 2008.  Some important highlights of the new laws are:

In the case of existing fences, property owners on each side of the property line share the cost of upkeep in an equitable manner. Not necessarily in an equal manner. If a dispute takes place as to what is equitable, the township trustees (and in some cases, the courts) are tasked with assigned what is equitable by using ORC 971 as a guide.

If a property owner decides, for whatever reason, to build a new fence, they are entirely responsible for all costs. The costs to build the fence should be filed as an affidavit with the county recorder. If a neighbor takes advantage of the new fence by placing livestock against the fence within the next 30 years, they are then responsible for a portion of the cost of the fence.

Landowners are permitted a 10-foot "right-of-way" onto the neighboring land to build or maintain a new fence when the adjoining  property owner does not share in the cost.

Neighbors can make a written agreement as to who is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep for the fence. This agreement should be filed with the county recorder's office.

Owners of a line fence who plan to remove it must give 28 days notice to the neighboring property owner or forfeit any possible reimbursements for costs incurred.

Jackson Township does not currently require permits for fencing projects.  It is up to the residents to know and obey the line fence laws as defined by the State of Ohio (click the link below).  DO NOT erect fences in the right-of-ways. If you do not know where the right-of-way is for your roadway please contact the zoning office at 513-625-1800 to obtain that information before you erect your line fence. Always contact the underground protection services (Call Before You Dig) at 811 or, in Ohio you may also call 1-800-362-2764. A 48 to 72 hour service window is required.

Click here to go to ORC 971 for the current Line Fence Laws


Administrative Office
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Hours By Appointment
3263 US Route 50
Williamsburg, OH 45176
(513) 625-1800
​Contact Info
Cell:  (513) 226-5479​
Phone:  (513) 625-1800
​Fax:  (513) 456-6493
Township Meeting Info
​
Meetings are the 1st  Monday of the month at 7 pm.  Meetings are held at the Township Office
​3263 US Route 50


Administrative Office


Hours By Appointment

3263 US Route 50
Williamsburg, OH 45176
(513) 625-1800

Contact Info

Phone:  (513) 625-1800
​Fax:  (513) 456-6493

Township Meeting Info

Meetings are the 1st Monday of the month at 7 pm.  Meetings are held at the Township Office
​3263 US Route 50
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  • Township Info
    • Township Info
    • PUBLIC NOTICE
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  • Contacts
  • Fire Dept.
    • Fire Department
    • Mission Statement
    • Founders
    • Hazardous Waste Disposal
    • Burn Trailer
    • Fire Roster
    • Become a Firefighter
    • Open Burning Permits
    • Organizational Chart
    • Fire Department Contact Info
  • Maintenance
  • Zoning
    • Zoning
    • Permits
    • Zoning & Permit Fees
    • Board of Zoning Appeals
    • Zoning Commission
    • Land Use Plan
    • Zoning Codes
    • Zoning Map
  • Cemeteries