If i have a 8,200 square foot lot, whats the biggest house i can build on it?

Question

where do i find the local zoning codes?

Answer 1

With all due respect it can't strictly be answered here. It largely depends on your municipality, its ordiances, and zoning issues.

Without any detail about WHERE you live, even a zoning/ Building authority person can't answer accurately.

In todays society "zero Lot lines" are common, meaning a maximum/minimum distance a structure can exist NEXT TO another. Here in Central FL it was 10 ft, for a house I had built in 92 to the lot line of the next house.

ALSO without knowing the dimensions other than in sq. ft. you could be talking about a lot no larger than 25 ft wide, hence defining limits very strictly. Certainly a more normal size might be closer to 100 x 82, but without that detail, here, I can't know.

Your local municipality govt. offices are the place to go.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

You probably can get the local zoning information merely by calling you local building official. Some towns require a 20-30 foot setback from the side property lines and 50 feet from the front. However, if there is an existing structure on the property, you may be able to follow its footprint, if that suits you.

In any case, any building you do will have to be approved by the local building official, who will take into consideration septic system, wells, etc. You will have to submit plans for approval and be subject to inspections at each major point in the construction.

Answer 3

You may very well have to talk to someone in person to get an accurate answer. Look in your local white pages under "government" and find the zoning dept. Or look online for your local zoning regulation office numbers. This is not something you are likely to find online or even in a publication since your particular lot may have covenants or restrictions that are buried in local records. Plus you will also learn of any setback, site or height restrictions. It shouldn't cost you anything to find this info other than a few hours of your time.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

That depends on the shape of your lot and your local building codes. Usually the building codes have limits on how close to the property line you can build and how large a house you can build on certain sized lots. Check with your county's or city's zoning commission.

Answer 5

You need to check with local zoning. Most zoning is controlled by the county.
Find out what county the property is located and call the zoning board or building inspectors office.

Answer 6

If you are in the city limits, you check with the city building department. If outside the city limits then it's county. The size of house will be determined by 1) the minimum setback requirements from the outside of the property, or 2) the maximum squarefootage allowed on your size property. Or if you wanted to get a freebie, call up a local architect and tell him/her you are thinking of building a home on this property and they will clue you in.

Answer 7

Your local building dept. will have the zoning regulations You, builder or architect can get the set-back requirements for your area. There are other factors, are you on city sewer, do your need a septic system? What are your soil conditions? These all need to be taken into consideration when planning your structure.

Answer 8

You have to get that info from the local city, village, township, or county building dept. Most areas have rules. Only rural areas without zoning laws don't have rules about this.

Answer 9

The answer depends on your local zoning codes. Check them.

Answer 10

Your local library and town hall should have copies of the code. Your local building dept. or a local builder could also give the answer.