Oregon does not require neighbors to share fence costs. In Eugene, the builder pays unless neighbors agree otherwise. The city enforces code compliance, not private fence disputes.
Oregon has no statutory fence-sharing requirement. The property owner who builds a fence pays for it unless both neighbors agree in writing. Fences should be built on the builder's property or on the line by agreement. Oregon recognizes spite fences as potentially actionable nuisances. Boundary disputes should be resolved through property surveys. Eugene's Code Compliance enforces code standards (height, materials, location) but does not mediate private fence disputes between neighbors.
Private fence disputes are civil matters. The city enforces code compliance for height, prohibited materials, and location only.
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