2007-03-03 02:21:50 · 7 answers · asked by scott221065 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
In Canon City, CO, 45% in residential.
2007-03-03 02:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by AF 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where I live, in rural Washington State, a house can occupy up to the required setback, which for my lot is 6 feet from the property line. The power company has an easement which covers 15 feet on one side where underground power goes, so the setback is 6 feet inside the easement on that side. Then, since we have septic systems here, there has to be room for the septic system times two. The extra space is for a replacement if the original system fails for some reason. The size of the septic system is determined by the planned number of people living in the house. So, as you can see, there are variables which can change from one lot to the next which affect how a building will sit on any given lot. In the incorporated area of the city, the setback is less, zero in fact, as buildings can butt one against the next. So, it all depends on the laws and covenants of where you live and there is no singular answer as to what percentage of the lot space a house can occupy.
2007-03-03 10:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by rowlfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from one city to the next so you'll have to check with your local building department. You'll need to check for two seperate figures. One is the Floor Area Ratio or (F.A.R.) limiting how much finished floor space is allowed on a specific size lot. The other is Land Coverage which includes the footprint of your house and garage as well as driveways, concrete walks and patio's, and any other impervious material (water cannot pass through). If you're planning on building an addition you will need an architect to prepare plans for permiting and he will be familiar with these codes and direct you as to what will be permissable.
2007-03-03 11:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by Peter F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the city or county government where you live, or intend to build. It varies according to the local zoning laws.
2007-03-03 10:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to make sure is to ring your local councils planning department and they will give you all the free advice you need.
2007-03-06 13:15:37 · answer #5 · answered by 333-half-evil-333 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your local building codes! Nothing is "universal".
2007-03-03 10:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by logicalanswer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will change from council to council , so I suggest you contact your local council and find out what is allowed
2007-03-06 22:33:31 · answer #7 · answered by dgc1973ent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋