Part of my land is listed on the land survey as Alley. What does this mean? I live in Arkansas?

It means that that space is "Public Access" and you don't have the right to block it off.





I have two areas which are eight feet wide along both sides of my land which are concidered right of ways. This means public access too.





The good news is, you can ask for improvements to be done like paving and the local government is responsible for 1/2 of the cost.





I used that to improve the ally at my old home. They did the work and I paid half the cost. It was great cause then my neighbors followed suit and it upped the value of our neighborhood.

Part of my land is listed on the land survey as Alley. What does this mean? I live in Arkansas?
It is a right of way that has been allotted as an alley or single lane (lane + 1/2) for trash vehicles to use between streets and houses for trash pick up. In each area the amount of land to be used is different due to size, etc. requirements. It is the governments way of legally taking a portion of your property for the betterment of public access. IE: better for all and not the one
Reply:It means that in Real Estate legal translation that you do not technically own the use of that portion of the lot. You do not have the legal right to build, fence or make other use of this land. In some areas these areas designated as alleys are used for other things, but at anytime the municipality can demand that that use be terminated with no compensation to you, and they have the right to levy fines for the alley being blocked.





In previous times alleys were often used for delivery trucks, fire and emergency services access, even trash pick up, and all sorts of utilitarian purposes. Then, and now, they may be required to be kept open and free and clear of any objects /plants and other items that might impede transit.
Reply:An alley is a small paved street like area.