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just wondering if there is some kind of bylaw for  
how close your neighbor can put there Jacuzzi to your house , they placed the Jacuzzi in between our houses , but on there side of the property , but i can hear them clear as day inside my house , in between our houses their is about 15 feet , so the jacuzzi is about 7 feet from my house  
there is a fence in between our houses  
 
Edited by goldfish, 2017-04-29 20:00:20

Did you know the Brandon City Police have a non emergency number for these types of questions?? It blows my mind how many ppl turn to eBrandon before picking up the phone to ask a simple question. That being said I would assume since it's on their property there's nothing you can do, unless it's a noise complaint.  
 
Edited by AnnaBanana, 2017-04-29 20:07:43

I agree that u prob cant do anything about were it is. But there is a noise bylaw... Have u tried talking to them ?

but don't people need a permit for such things?

Johnbisonbear said "but don't people need a permit for such things? "

For a hot tub? No.

JackAzz said "    Johnbisonbear said "but don't people need a permit for such things? " For a hot tub? No. "

want permits for stuff like installing new windows? Just curious.

You do I fact need a permit for a hot tub. Check Brandon Area Plannings website and you'll see it listed on the fees page..  
There are a number of building codes that you must comply with when installing a hot tub or pool. Making sure you meet these and get the necessary inspections might well save you a lot of grief in the long run..

When your neighbour reports your hot tub you likely didn't get a permit for because the sound bothers them.

AnnaBanana said "Did you know the Brandon City Police have a non emergency number for these types of questions?? It blows my mind how many ppl turn to eBrandon before picking up the phone to ask a simple question. That being said I would assume since it's on their property there's nothing you can do, unless it's a noise complaint.     Edited by AnnaBanana, 2017-04-29 20:07:43"

Actually I didn't know at all there was a non emergency number to ask for questions so I am sure many others people didn't know.

Contact Brandon Area And Planning. Chances are they probably do have a permit as they would have needed electrical done for it. Even still your question regarding distance from you house....everything is measured from property lines. In this case I would suspect that there is no bylaw regarding how far from property line would be. As for a noise complaint They can go till what 10pm or something like that. If I was the guy getting called upon I think my stereo would be powered on higher than normal during allowed times. The joys of buying homes that are so close to each other......

For this case you can call them and see if you have grounds for a noise complaint. Wasn't saying every dumb ass question on here should call BPS. Thanks for being a smart ass though!

How about you go grab your trunks and pour yourself a rum and go join your neighbor in the hot tub?? Or if you don't want to do that how about go over and talk to them about your issue with the noise? I can't imagine calling and bothering the police about people sitting in their own hot tub on their own property. No offense but I'm sure glad you're not my neighbor.  
 
Edited by TWENTY, 2017-04-30 09:11:46

I know our garage had to be built 4 feet from our neighbours property line, call the city and ask if it's the same for a hot tub. The best way to get your questions answered is to call the City and ask. Good luck.

AnnaBanana said "For this case you can call them and see if you have grounds for a noise complaint. Wasn't saying every dumb ass question on here should call BPS. Thanks for being a smart ass though! "

I think you are being a little overly sensitive. I didn't take Plus Zero comment as being a smart ass at all.

TWENTY said "How about you go grab your trunks and pour yourself a rum and go join your neighbor in the hot tub?? Or if you don't want to do that how about go over and talk to them about your issue with the noise? I can't imagine calling and bothering the police about people sitting in their own hot tub on their own property. No offense but I'm sure glad you're not my neighbor.     Edited by TWENTY, 2017-04-30 09:11:46"

i have no problem with people sitting in there hot tub , the problem is when it"s 1 am on a wednesday night and i have to get up at 4 am to go to work , the hot tub is 10 feet from my bedroom window , will make some phone calls and see what we can do  
 
Edited by goldfish, 2017-04-30 10:42:30

I believe the noise bylaw only applies between 11pm and 7pm. so, if they are excessively noisy at 1pm, that would mean you are within your right to ask them to be quiet.  
if the first thing you do is call police, the police will ask if you have talked to them yet.

goldfish said "    TWENTY said "How about you go grab your trunks and pour yourself a rum and go join your neighbor in the hot tub?? Or if you don't want to do that how about go over and talk to them about your issue with the noise? I can't imagine calling and bothering the police about people sitting in their own hot tub on their own property. No offense but I'm sure glad you're not my neighbor.     Edited by TWENTY, 2017-04-30 09:11:46" i have no problem with people sitting in there hot tub , the problem is when it"s 1 am on a wednesday night and i have to get up at 4 am to go to work , the hot tub is 10 feet from my bedroom window , will make some phone calls and see what we can do     Edited by goldfish, 2017-04-30 10:42:30"

I have a neighbour that's kitty corner to me (our backyard corners touch) and they have a pool. I don't mind the pool/party noise during the day, but I get very annoyed when it's keeping me awake at 1 a.m.

I'm curious in what exactly is the noise that bothers you? Goldfish, your OP states "I can hear them clear as day inside my house", so "them" indicates that you hear the people... not the tub. That's a simple noise complaint against rude neighbours. Call the Cops when it's after 11:00 pm or send them a note in their mailbox explaining that their activities in an around their new tub is disruptive. Now, if it's the "hum" of the tub that's resonating through your walls... Then that's something you could address with the Planning Board. But remember, doing that will cause a great deal of bitterness towards you, if the end up moving it or applying for a permit.  
 
I once had old, crusty neighbours that hated change. They hated my new elevated deck, because we "could see over the fence". They hated the fire pit because "smoke could drift over". They hated us using our backyard at any time "because of noise and privacy issues" (like Sunday afternoon get-together with family events with no outdoor music). And they especially hated our hot tub, probably because we were enjoying ourselves. They've tried every form of legal harassment using public services that one could possibly do to make us miserable. ...And they succeeded. We've moved shortly after our first child was born. They had in their head that since they were there twenty years before us, they got to call the shots on what they expected to be done on that street. We couldn't even modify anything on our property without their approval. Yard work, planting, painting, ... anything that equate to as home improvements. We had them once complain about the Daylillies planted beside the house because their walkway to the back yard ran along there, and they simply didn't like them. We did our eavestroughs on the last summer we were there and they had the nerve to call the business up to tell them to "re-do them" because the down spouts we positioned to drain at the other end (near their property line ten feet away, and home twenty feet away) and could cause future water problems. Their house sat higher then ours and the grade was sloped towards the street. But that didn't matter, we changed the downspouts to go the the other side of the house instead of having ice developing on the driveway every fall and spring. They've incredibly had the balls to actually instruct the eavestrough guy to put it back to what it was!!! It didn't happen and they quickly got the city and Planning Board after us, wasting their time. To put it simple... They were bitter & crazy and got others to do their bidding! And we moved because they would never leave us alone and we didn't want our kids growing up next to that. They won, we lost. But, I got to keep my sanity and my blood pressure down.  
 
Goldfish, do what you want to do. I like to think this is just you over-reacting to change. But, none of us has an idea of what you're going through. I would send a note first and see how they will respond. Getting others involved will only insult them and aggravate a confrontation. Soon you will be classified as "the crazy one". Don't start something that you're not ready to go all the way. Maybe you'll win, but both of you will loose.  
 
But, all I can conclude is... Good luck in not creating a dispute with them.  
 
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

ProfessorFaulken said "I believe the noise bylaw only applies between 11pm and 7pm. so, if they are excessively noisy at 1pm, that would mean you are within your right to ask them to be quiet.   if the first thing you do is call police, the police will ask if you have talked to them yet. "

Actually noise in any excess throughout the day can be reported. Like a constant dog barking, etc. But the actual bylaw for noise pertains from 11pm-7am ( or in the case of doing construction work (use of power tools, hammering) to your home, using a snowblower or lawnmower, etc, the noise bylaw for this is 10 pm-7 am).  
 
And no when you call the police at any hour during the nuisance hours, they do not ask you if you've talked to your neighbor first. It's not the neighbors job to tell you or ask you to be quiet and follow the bylaw. I've contacted police a few times now on the noise bylaw, they have never asked me if I've spoken to the neighbor about their noise. They've sent police and sometimes bylaw officer next day to address the situation.

Be mindful of what battles you choose to take on when it comes to neighbors. I would mention to them that their voices now carry into your house. But before 11pm, you have to suck it up. Otherwise if you choose to go down a bumpy road, call in a noise complaint. But choose your battles carefully, it's rough when it comes to direct neighbors

I think the biggest thing is we don't know at what level the people next door were. If the music is low, people just talking I can't see police doing anything about it. Basically if they cannot hear anything from the front of the house you are being pretty quiet. Now if they are screaming, loud music, etc then something will be done. You may have to take measures yourself by playing white noise in your room to help. Police are not going to tell you to stop talking because the guy next door has to work at 4am.

Kiwiyop said "Be mindful of what battles you choose to take on when it comes to neighbors. I would mention to them that their voices now carry into your house. But before 11pm, you have to suck it up. Otherwise if you choose to go down a bumpy road, call in a noise complaint. But choose your battles carefully, it's rough when it comes to direct neighbors "

why before 11pm do they have to "suck it up"?  
 
The noise bylaw (nuisance bylaw) in in effect 24 hours a day not select hours. If they're noisy and disruptive at 1pm in the afternoon the bylaw still applies as it would at 1am.

AnnaBanana said "Did you know the Brandon City Police have a non emergency number for these types of questions?? It blows my mind how many ppl turn to eBrandon before picking up the phone to ask a simple question. That being said I would assume since it's on their property there's nothing you can do, unless it's a noise complaint.     Edited by AnnaBanana, 2017-04-29 20:07:43"

this was the smart ass comment, not the op's response...just saying

I have a neighbors that built a deck 3 feet high 12 inches from our fence, now they invade our privacy,

If you call because they are just talking, eventually you get labeled as a nuisance caller.

Well Wonderment...it's TRUE!  
 
Edited by AnnaBanana, 2017-04-30 19:40:47

It's easier to fire off a question while you're near a computer or tablet.  
 
If you don't know the answer, or don't care to respond, please feel free to shut your cake hole(s).  
 
Telling people to pick up the phone is not helpful in the least, and neither is passing off a defeatist attitude as normal.

The water actually carries noise. Sounds will be amplified when you are in water.  
Voice will carry. Most people don't realize that

Blue_Guru said "It's easier to fire off a question while you're near a computer or tablet.     If you don't know the answer, or don't care to respond, please feel free to shut your cake hole(s).     Telling people to pick up the phone is not helpful in the least, and neither is passing off a defeatist attitude as normal. "

Actually it is helpful, I had no idea that I could call the police about things like this to discuss.

steveo said "I have a neighbors that built a deck 3 feet high 12 inches from our fence, now they invade our privacy, "

Sent you a PM