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January 25, 2010 at 8:21 PM #505788January 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM #506210
TexasLine
Participant[quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.
January 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM #506302TexasLine
Participant[quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.
January 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM #506556TexasLine
Participant[quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.
January 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM #505656TexasLine
Participant[quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.
January 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM #505803TexasLine
Participant[quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.
January 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM #506616Hobie
Participant[quote=TexasLine][quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.[/quote]
All of your answers are at the city building department. You can view on line but it may be faster to simply drop by and ask. Some have printed pages at the counter.
The main difference between an granny flat and an accessory building is habitation. ( will you sleep, cook inside )
Each with different regulations concerning setback, sq ft, sewer size, even roof pitch! etc.
For habitation you need a 4″ sewer connection. An accessory building is allowed water with an 1 1/2″ sewer only. ( to prevent installing a toilet )
And Brian, … keep in mind that there are people in the insurance business who’s career is to say no and get bonuses for denying claims, thus saving the company $$. House build before code example is apples to oranges.
Glad we have the freedom to do as you please π
January 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM #505716Hobie
Participant[quote=TexasLine][quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.[/quote]
All of your answers are at the city building department. You can view on line but it may be faster to simply drop by and ask. Some have printed pages at the counter.
The main difference between an granny flat and an accessory building is habitation. ( will you sleep, cook inside )
Each with different regulations concerning setback, sq ft, sewer size, even roof pitch! etc.
For habitation you need a 4″ sewer connection. An accessory building is allowed water with an 1 1/2″ sewer only. ( to prevent installing a toilet )
And Brian, … keep in mind that there are people in the insurance business who’s career is to say no and get bonuses for denying claims, thus saving the company $$. House build before code example is apples to oranges.
Glad we have the freedom to do as you please π
January 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM #505863Hobie
Participant[quote=TexasLine][quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.[/quote]
All of your answers are at the city building department. You can view on line but it may be faster to simply drop by and ask. Some have printed pages at the counter.
The main difference between an granny flat and an accessory building is habitation. ( will you sleep, cook inside )
Each with different regulations concerning setback, sq ft, sewer size, even roof pitch! etc.
For habitation you need a 4″ sewer connection. An accessory building is allowed water with an 1 1/2″ sewer only. ( to prevent installing a toilet )
And Brian, … keep in mind that there are people in the insurance business who’s career is to say no and get bonuses for denying claims, thus saving the company $$. House build before code example is apples to oranges.
Glad we have the freedom to do as you please π
January 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM #506270Hobie
Participant[quote=TexasLine][quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.[/quote]
All of your answers are at the city building department. You can view on line but it may be faster to simply drop by and ask. Some have printed pages at the counter.
The main difference between an granny flat and an accessory building is habitation. ( will you sleep, cook inside )
Each with different regulations concerning setback, sq ft, sewer size, even roof pitch! etc.
For habitation you need a 4″ sewer connection. An accessory building is allowed water with an 1 1/2″ sewer only. ( to prevent installing a toilet )
And Brian, … keep in mind that there are people in the insurance business who’s career is to say no and get bonuses for denying claims, thus saving the company $$. House build before code example is apples to oranges.
Glad we have the freedom to do as you please π
January 26, 2010 at 7:05 AM #506363Hobie
Participant[quote=TexasLine][quote=2-stroke triple]…
Would like to know what is allowed and what is prohibited. At what point does a room attached to a two-car garage become a living space and potentially not allowed. I have seen many garages with small offices. Can one add a sink to the office? How about a separate bathroom with a shower. What is the threshold before a permit won’t be approved?
Mother coming to live with us is driving these questions. Ideally I would build a two-car garage with an attached room large enough for a double bed and 3/4 bathroom.[/quote]
Good info. Exactly my situation. But I’m looking in the La Mesa Area and I’m very worried about the “separate space” issue and may need to build something in order to accommodate her.[/quote]
All of your answers are at the city building department. You can view on line but it may be faster to simply drop by and ask. Some have printed pages at the counter.
The main difference between an granny flat and an accessory building is habitation. ( will you sleep, cook inside )
Each with different regulations concerning setback, sq ft, sewer size, even roof pitch! etc.
For habitation you need a 4″ sewer connection. An accessory building is allowed water with an 1 1/2″ sewer only. ( to prevent installing a toilet )
And Brian, … keep in mind that there are people in the insurance business who’s career is to say no and get bonuses for denying claims, thus saving the company $$. House build before code example is apples to oranges.
Glad we have the freedom to do as you please π
January 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM #5067322-stroke triple
ParticipantThanks for your insights. Sounds like the threshold between a structure for work and habitation is the size of the sewer line. I was hoping to build a garage/office type structure and have it pass as such, then use it for a guest house. Did not realize that adding a bigger sewer line (and a toilet) would cause the structure to be reclassified from accessory building to habitable structure.
January 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM #5058332-stroke triple
ParticipantThanks for your insights. Sounds like the threshold between a structure for work and habitation is the size of the sewer line. I was hoping to build a garage/office type structure and have it pass as such, then use it for a guest house. Did not realize that adding a bigger sewer line (and a toilet) would cause the structure to be reclassified from accessory building to habitable structure.
January 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM #5064792-stroke triple
ParticipantThanks for your insights. Sounds like the threshold between a structure for work and habitation is the size of the sewer line. I was hoping to build a garage/office type structure and have it pass as such, then use it for a guest house. Did not realize that adding a bigger sewer line (and a toilet) would cause the structure to be reclassified from accessory building to habitable structure.
January 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM #5063872-stroke triple
ParticipantThanks for your insights. Sounds like the threshold between a structure for work and habitation is the size of the sewer line. I was hoping to build a garage/office type structure and have it pass as such, then use it for a guest house. Did not realize that adding a bigger sewer line (and a toilet) would cause the structure to be reclassified from accessory building to habitable structure.
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