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You need to know setbacks before you can consider the building size.
Find out what your zoning and setbacks are and what code is for garage size. IF asked volunteer nothing other than 'contemplating a detached garage' 'don't want to seek architect until I know what I am allowed to do'.
Thanks but zoning and setbacks? How and where can I get that? I did get from Town of Oster bay is that it has tobe a at least 3 feet from fence on side and back fence.
Thanks but zoning and setbacks? How and where can I get that? I did get from Town of Oster bay is that it has tobe a at least 3 feet from fence on side and back fence.
setbacks are usually noted in the legal description (usually exhibit A where it talks about your street length, how far your house is from the street, etc., etc.) of your commitment (title commitment/policy I believe). I'm not sure if they are also on the survey itself. The survey and legal description should have been included with your closing binder and documents from your attorney when you purchased your home.
Thanks but zoning and setbacks? How and where can I get that? I did get from Town of Oster bay is that it has tobe a at least 3 feet from fence on side and back fence.
If they stated setbacks are 3' from back and side lot lines, that gives you some idea as to how large (width and depth) it can be. You also need to know what height restrictions are in place for a garage.
Zoning -- I am referring to commercial and residential. Some towns have a variety of residential levels of zoning, such as Brookhaven. It has been a while and I don't recall Oy Bay's zoning.
You would need to speak with someone in the zoning department to see what your property is zoned as, and once you have that, learn what restrictions there are (if any) as to building size -- square footage AND height.
setbacks are usually noted in the legal description (usually exhibit A where it talks about your street length, how far your house is from the street, etc., etc.) of your commitment (title commitment/policy I believe). I'm not sure if they are also on the survey itself. The survey and legal description should have been included with your closing binder and documents from your attorney when you purchased your home.
The title and survey do NOT convey the Town's setback requirements for new construction or additions to one's property. There are plenty of houses built before zoning was established which do not meet zoning setbacks, but were issued CZC or letters in lieu. My own house is one.
Some towns now require updated surveys with building apps, too.
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