Audel Complete Building Construction
Chapter One
Location of Structure on Site
A number of factors affect the location of a structure on a site,
as well as the type of building that may be erected. Once the site is
chosen, different methods may be used to create the plan for building
the structure. Required documentation to attain final approval of
the building includes the plot plan, the Certified Plot Plan, and the
Certificate of Occupancy.
Basic Conditions
A number of conditions determine what kind of building may be
erected, as well as where on the lot it may be located, including the
following:
Covenants
Zoning ordinances
Well location
Septic system location
Corner lots
Nonconforming lots
Natural grades and contours
Covenants
Covenants are legally binding regulations that may, for example,
limit the size or set the minimum size of a house, prohibit utility
buildings, or ban rooftop television antennas. Because covenants are
private agreements, they are not enforceable by local government.
A lot may be zoned for duplexes, but the covenants may allow only
single-family residences. When buying ... read full excerpt from Audel Complete Building Construction, All New 5th Edition ebook
