Is it OK to detect this property?

[Veritas0589]

I just learned about an old farm property not too far from me that was taken by the city. They recently demolished the house, and I think the plan is to put in a road through the property in the future. I did confirm that the city now owns the property. Is this fair game to detect on now?

 

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[GMD52]

My take is, that if you are sure that the city is the rightful new owner, and that it's slated for excavation and road construction, and it's not posted, go for it. The worse that could happen is that you'd be asked to leave.

 

[atomicscott]

If there are no signs or fences posted, I would say GO FOR IT! The worst that could happen is the property owner (if the city doesn't own it for some reason) sees you and asks you to leave. Then you can kindly apologize and move on. Let us know how it works out for you. HH

 

[atomicscott]

Sorry GMD! you beat me to it. But ya...what he said!

 

[Tom_in_CA]

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I agree with gmd52 and atomiscott: if the city has it, then ....there you go. Now is this to say that if you asked enough people in city hall "can I?" that you might not find someone to tell you "no"? No, of course not. You can always find someone to tell you "no", if you ask long enough and hard enough with enough key buzzwords. But ... I bet no one cares, unless you were sticking out like a sore-thumb, being a nuisance, etc... Thus, I mean, use due discretion, etc...

 

[TreasurDiggrNY]

I just learned about an old farm property not too far from me that was taken by the city. They recently demolished the house, and I think the plan is to put in a road through the property in the future. I did confirm that the city now owns the property. Is this fair game to detect on now?

If you don't own the property you need permission to go metal detecting on it.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

If you don't own the property you need permission to go metal detecting on it.

well .... in a way, yes. He DOES "own" the property. We ALL "own" our share of public property. Does that mean we can do "whatever we want on it"? No, of course not. That's why there's rules of governance are what is the guiding principle of our public land. So therefore, I will adjust my answer, and go with the following, so as to fit in with what treasurdiggrNY is saying (so we're in agreement): If the city codes have a rule saying "no metal detecting", then ... that would be your answer. But if there is no such rule, then ....... there you go. City codes, laws, etc... are available for public viewing, which anyone can look up. Eg.: on the city-website perhaps, or on the front desk in a binder at city hall, etc.... If you see no prohibitions on metal detecting, the presto, there you go.

But to be honest with you, I highly doubt such a rule is there. It's rare that ANY city has such specifics like that. You can check though .... if you want.

 

[Veritas0589]

Thanks for all the responses. I drove to the property but unfortunately it was blocked off and a construction crew was working the area. I thought about coming back after they were done for the day, but they really did a number to the property. The ground was so torn up I'm not sure it would even be worth it.

 

[Joe hunter]

Thanks for all the responses. I drove to the property but unfortunately it was blocked off and a construction crew was working the area. I thought about coming back after they were done for the day, but they really did a number to the property. The ground was so torn up I'm not sure it would even be worth it.

Really that's it .it was starting to turn toward an epic Tom and Digger war.
I'll be ok though my ground is thawed

 

[Veritas0589]

Really that's it .it was starting to turn toward an epic Tom and Digger war.
I'll be ok though my ground is thawed

If it makes you feel any better I did find this worn out little beauty at a park on my way home. Not a bad way to start the season.

 

[Joe hunter]

Very nice walking liberty is one of my favorite coins .

 

[Kascus]

Thanks for all the responses. I drove to the property but unfortunately it was blocked off and a construction crew was working the area. I thought about coming back after they were done for the day, but they really did a number to the property. The ground was so torn up I'm not sure it would even be worth it.

Make sure there are no laws in your state about trespassing on a designated construction site. Here in Florida it is a 3rd degree felony if the site is posted. (F.S. 810.09d) Sometimes the signs are hard to see among all the equipment.
Good luck