The couple hired a builder to draft plans and did their homework with Hernando County government. I could bring a modular home in, a mobile home, or I could do a single-family residence.
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When the couple arrived last month, they found a large concrete Duke Energy transmission pole, along with others up and down the area. Hartl said she had numerous conversations with confused county workers who, at first, said they could still build, but after she reached Duke Energy, she was provided a document that was filed in public records in , prohibiting buildings or structures within feet of this right of way.
Still, they are stuck paying taxes on this land used by the utility company. When Consumer Investigator Shannon Behnken asked Duke if it would be willing to own the property since it is the only entity that can use it, a spokeswoman sent this statement:. Rights of way and other easements vary in size and have different usage and maintenance guidelines, based on the voltage and type of line.
These easements and their setbacks are in place to ensure the safety of our customers and our crews, while also protecting any current or future equipment contained within these areas to deliver safe, reliable power. We always encourage property owners to do their due diligence to understand the full history and scope of the property, including understanding the terms of an easement, which may come with building, vegetation and other restrictions.
