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My neighbors that are diagonal from my backyard have running bamboo that has crossed the property lines and has entered my property. The system only lets me submit one picture but I can provide more, if necessary. We have an old garden shed that the bamboo has put holes in the past from growing underneath it, and we are worried that it has destroyed the structural integrity of it. What should be done about this? Do I speak to the neighbors? Does the town need to get involved? We would like the bamboo to be removed from our property so it can stop growing under our yard. As you can clearly see from the picture, it’s growing wild and is pushing their back fence askew. Thank you!
12 Commentaires
Hamden, CT (Membre officiel vérifié)
Betsey (Utilisateur inscrit)
Zoning Enforcement Officer (Membre officiel vérifié)
Zoning Enforcement Officer (Membre officiel vérifié)
Clos Zoning Enforcement Officer (Membre officiel vérifié)
Réouvert Coach (Utilisateur inscrit)
Hello, thank you for your response, however I do not believe this is entirely a civil matter. According to the Connecticut General statutes, section CGS 22a-281e, “Prohibited actions re running bamboo. Disclosure statement. Penalties. Enforcement.
(a) For the purpose of this section, "running bamboo" means any bamboo in the genus Phyllostachys, including Phyllostachys aureosulcata.
(b) No person who plants running bamboo or who allows running bamboo to be planted on his or her property shall permit such bamboo to grow beyond the boundaries of his or her property. On and after October 1, 2013, any person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be liable for any damages caused to any neighboring property by such bamboo, including, but not limited to, the cost of removal of any running bamboo that grew beyond the boundaries of his or her property.
(c) No person shall plant running bamboo or allow running bamboo to be planted on his or her property at a location that is forty feet or less from any abutting property or public right-of-way. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be fined one hundred dollars. In the case of a continuing violation, each day of continuance shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense until such time as such bamboo is removed.
(d) Each retail seller or installer of running bamboo shall provide to each customer who purchases running bamboo from such seller or installer a statement that discloses that running bamboo is a fast growing plant that may spread if not properly contained and a plain language summary of the provisions contained in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. Such statement shall also provide recommendations, based on best available information, on how to properly contain running bamboo. Any retail seller or installer of running bamboo who violates the provisions of this subsection shall be fined one hundred dollars for each plant sold in violation of this section.
(e) The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, any duly authorized municipal constable, municipal tree warden, zoning enforcement officer or inland wetlands and watercourses enforcement officer may enforce the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of this section.
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(f) Allowing running bamboo to grow beyond the boundaries of a parcel of property that a person owns shall be deemed to be a nuisance.
Therefore, I respectfully do not agree that this issued is “resolved”. It is quite unresolved. I would appreciate a visit by the appropriate party responsible (zoning enforcement) for enforcing this statue. I do not believe that I can “enforce” my neighbor in a “civil” fashion to address the running bamboo issue.
Thank you, kindly, for you continued assistance.
Zoning Enforcement Officer (Membre officiel vérifié)
Coach (Utilisateur inscrit)
Clos Zoning Enforcement Officer (Membre officiel vérifié)
Réouvert Betsey (Utilisateur inscrit)
Clos Coach (Utilisateur inscrit)
Tommy (Utilisateur inscrit)
Hello Coach,
Have you considered speaking with your neighbor? That's the easiest way to resolve the issue. Sometimes, speaking with a neighbor can easily resolve these issues.
Of course, if your neighbor gives you the middle finger, you can take different measures that will have everlasting effects.
I hope this information helps.