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Backyard Court Permits and HOA Rules
Local permits
Requirements vary by city and county for grading, impervious surface, fencing, and electrical work. Your installer or local planning office can confirm.
Setbacks
Courts and fences often must sit a set distance from property lines.
HOAs
Many neighborhoods have rules for fencing, lighting, colors, and noise.
Lighting
Electrical work for lights usually needs a licensed electrician.
More guides
- Backyard Court Cost Guide
- Backyard Court Planning Guide
- Court Surface Types Compared
- Backyard Court Sizes and Dimensions
- Court Drainage and Site Prep
- Backyard Court Maintenance
- How to Hire a Backyard Court Builder
Services
- Backyard Basketball Courts
- Backyard Pickleball Courts
- Backyard Tennis Courts
- Tennis to Pickleball Court Conversion
- Court Resurfacing and Crack Repair
- Backyard Court Lighting
- Court Fencing and Ball Containment
- Modular Sport Court Tiles
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