Quote from Ferdie Rodriguez on June 8, 2022, 12:54 pm

You need to check your city ordinance, specifically planning and zoning or building codes department.  It will possibly be under “guest house”—at least that’s what we call it here in our city. You also need to know the zoning for your property, in order to get an accurate answer. Most city ordinance will have a list of what’s allowed in each zone (residential, industrial, commercial, agricultural, etc).

If they allow a guest house, there will be things to consider, like the maximum square footage (must be smaller than your primary), set backs from the property lines, distance from your primary house, height, etc. 

You may also need a building permit for this, and may need an actual contractor to build it—really depends on the city ordinance. 

 

Quote from Ian on June 8, 2022, 1:47 pm

Thanks for that info.  I will consult city hall on this.  Thanks for the help 👍🏻

Quote from Rosalyn on April 23, 2024, 6:29 am

In most cases, the ability to build a second house on your property depends on local zoning regulations and building codes rather than real estate conventions. You'll need to check with your town or county government to see if there are any restrictions or requirements for adding another dwelling on your lot. These regulations typically fall under city or municipal jurisdiction, as they govern land use and development within their boundaries.

Quote from Ian on April 23, 2024, 11:10 am

Thank you very much.  Yeah, I figured it will be more of a local zoning thing.  It was just a thought that I discussed with my wife.  At least now we know what our next step would be.  thank you!