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One more quick question. Hopefully it's the last for now.
I spent about a month on AutoCAD playing with a 2nd floor design, and I'm struggling for every inch. I have my survey from when I bought the house in 2018 and notice I have 8.5 feet on one side of the house from the end of the house to the property line, and 11.3 on the other side. Long story short, without getting into a bunch of detail as to why, being able to protrude the 2nd story addition on the 8.5' side a foot out would make all the difference in the world in the design. From what I heard, the limit is 8' from the end of the building to the property line, no closer. Do you think I would have a problem getting a variance for that 6"? Is that even a possibility?
I know it's sounds absolutely mental to go through the hassle of getting a variance for 6" but if that's something that is possible and would make the design work and I can't find any other options, it may be worth it for me.
Your neighbors would need to sign off on that variance.
If you can't make your design work without losing 6 inches it is time to bring in a professional architect (you'll need one for the plans anyway).
Yeah I will definitely be hiring one for the real plans, this is more like a detailed guideline of what I want, that I would present to an architect closer to when I’m ready.
So you're putting the cart before the horse. Why worry about a variance, which is a major pain in the arse, when you may not even need one?
Not really worried about it, I'm just wondering if getting a variance for that would even be possible/likely in the absolute worst-case scenario. I'm praying I could do what I need without one.
I don't see any reason why your Neighbors would reject your variance for 6". None issue. I think you may have to appear in person before the TOB board to present your application though. I remember my neighbor telling me that when he added his 2nd floor additional. Not sure if it was for a variance but I can ask.
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