spin off – when is it a remodel, when is it a custom home

[bearishgurl]

[quote=AN]. . . To bring in BG’s point from the other thread about what the city consider a remodel vs a rebuild, is there an designation about a house in the eyes of the city whether it’s a custom home or a tract home? If the house got burnt down and rebuilt with the exact same layout as the original house, would that be a custom home?[/quote]

Yes, AN, it is a “custom” home, even if they are using the original builder prints. If it was completely destroyed by fire, the owners may have only had part of a chimney left. The utility meters are gone and/or unusable. The slab may be charred, cracked and/or unusable. There is nothing left to “remodel.” Thus, what was built there would be a “custom” home and any new “white paper fee” would prevail and cost an extra $25K to $30K (depending on jurisdiction) for intermittent city/county supervision and final sign-off.

[quote=AN]If someone buy a tear down tract home, buy a plan that was used in a different tract and build it on their own lot, is that a custom home? K-Hovnanian have a program of build on your own lot. If a big builder build a house on your lot using one of the many floor plan they have in the portfolio, would that be a custom home?[/quote]

This would be a “custom” home ONLY if the lot was razed and no part of the old home was used, including foundation. Meters must be detached from the studs and possibly piping. It is possible you would then have to also pay for new water and gas meter resets and trench inspection.

If ANY portion of a wall is left standing on the old home and any portion of the foundation to support it to build the *new* home, then it will be a “complete remodel.”

AN, the type of home you build has nothing to do with whether the home is a complete remodel or new “custom-build.” It is what is left behind of the old structure that determines whether your project will be a “remodel” or “new construction – custom.”

Many of these types of homes you see in SD County today are a “complete remodel” of a home that was 50-85 years old. Most are done this way to save fees. The ones with an asterisk* could also be considered “custom,” (if built on a vacant lot with or without utilities orig present).

-architect-designed home specifically for lot/views*

-second story changing roofline

-increase of footprint w/homeowner drawings enhanced by (usually human) CAD illustrator

-increase of footprint drawn by professional (architect/CAD)

-built from professionally “tweaked” commercial blueprints, orig costing $800 – $2000*

-one of local spec builder’s “top-selling plans*

-fire restoration – complete* or partial rebuild – back to original blueprint

-fire restoration – complete* or partial rebuild made larger than orig blueprint by draftsman/CAD designer

-fire replacement – new construction w/new meters*

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UCGal’s neighbor’s project would be considered a “complete remodel” if the meters were left attached to the studs.

Earth to Rustico . . . get over here and give the Piggs your “expert” input ;=]

[CA renter]

Definitions of custom home on the Web:

* A structure designed by an architect hired by the owner.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1B2RNFA_en___US219&defl=en&q=define:custom+home&sa=X&ei=lGhSTey9HYa-sAOU2IXSBg&ved=0CBcQkAE
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Definition:

A custom home is one that is especially designed to meet the specifications of the person who commissioned it. Stock building plans are not custom designed; the same plan may be sold to many different people.

Frequently a builder will customize stock plans by changing details. The builder may change the type of siding, move a doorway, or even add a dormer. However, the house is not truly a custom home unless a designer (usually an architect) has closely studied the land and interviewed the clients to create a one-of-a-kind home that is tailor-made for the people who will live there.

http://architecture.about.com/cs/buildyourhouse/g/customhome.htm
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Thoughts from a painting contractor:

Custom Home Builder

Custom Home Builders build homes that are unique. Generally, the homeowner or home builder decide on variables for the home that will make it different than other homes. It will usually be customized to the new owners tastes and desires for amenities, features, size, creative touches, style and etc…

A custom home might be a very large, medium or even a small sized home.
It could be very standard in many ways but still be a custom home. People often think of a custom home as being an elaborate gorgeous large palatial estate. While that is often the case it is not always.

For example, a retired couple may want a custom home built that is only 1500 square feet and has 2 bedrooms with and 2 bathrooms. The floor plan might be a U in shape with the kitchen on one end, living room in the middle and 2 bedrooms on the other end. The garage will not be attached. The wood trim package will be a stain grade
brazilian hardwood and the wood floors will be the same. So, a large estate or small estate could both be custom homes.

Spec Home Builder

Spec Homes are built and than sold. The builder speculates that he will make money from this transaction of buying a lot and building a home on it.
It may be sold during construction but the idea is a builder buys a parcel of
land and builds a custom or semi-custom home on the lot and than sells it.
Spec homes are not always a large custom home. Oftentimes the home is
a medium sized home with custom features and styles.

The spec home builder decides the floor plan rather than the homebuyer
since it is not sold yet. In a sense it is a custom home since it is not a
standard run of the mill home in a housing tract. However, it could be a
very plain home or it could be a high end decorated estate. Either way
it would be thought of as a Spec Home.

Tract Homes

Tract Homes are built by home builders or developers who own a large piece (tract) of land that is divided into many smaller lots upon which to build homes. The tract home builder has model homes chosen which will be the homes built on these lots. For example they may have chosed 4 floor plans of various sizes and shapes and will put 25 of each model
on the 100 lots of this subdivision.

So, the tract home builder begins building the homes and advertising the houses for sale. They usually have an open home and several model homes for the prospective buyers to walk thru and the homes are decorated very nicely to give the homebuyers an idea of how nice the home is all furnished. The faster they sell the tract homes the faster they try to keep building them to keep up with demand. These homes are generally sold by real estate agents and real estate brokers. The model homes are usually staffed by a licensed real estate agent.

http://www.contractortalk.com/f11/custom-home-builder-vs-spec-tract-builder-47491/
———————–

FWIW, I agree with these definitions. A custom home is one that is uniquely designed and built to the owner/builder’s specifications. A tract home that has been remodeled is a remodel, even if they significantly change the look and layout of the house.

[CA renter]

Definitions of custom home on the Web:

* A structure designed by an architect hired by the owner.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1B2RNFA_en___US219&defl=en&q=define:custom+home&sa=X&ei=lGhSTey9HYa-sAOU2IXSBg&ved=0CBcQkAE
———————

Definition:

A custom home is one that is especially designed to meet the specifications of the person who commissioned it. Stock building plans are not custom designed; the same plan may be sold to many different people.

Frequently a builder will customize stock plans by changing details. The builder may change the type of siding, move a doorway, or even add a dormer. However, the house is not truly a custom home unless a designer (usually an architect) has closely studied the land and interviewed the clients to create a one-of-a-kind home that is tailor-made for the people who will live there.

http://architecture.about.com/cs/buildyourhouse/g/customhome.htm
——————-

Thoughts from a painting contractor:

Custom Home Builder

Custom Home Builders build homes that are unique. Generally, the homeowner or home builder decide on variables for the home that will make it different than other homes. It will usually be customized to the new owners tastes and desires for amenities, features, size, creative touches, style and etc…

A custom home might be a very large, medium or even a small sized home.
It could be very standard in many ways but still be a custom home. People often think of a custom home as being an elaborate gorgeous large palatial estate. While that is often the case it is not always.

For example, a retired couple may want a custom home built that is only 1500 square feet and has 2 bedrooms with and 2 bathrooms. The floor plan might be a U in shape with the kitchen on one end, living room in the middle and 2 bedrooms on the other end. The garage will not be attached. The wood trim package will be a stain grade
brazilian hardwood and the wood floors will be the same. So, a large estate or small estate could both be custom homes.

Spec Home Builder

Spec Homes are built and than sold. The builder speculates that he will make money from this transaction of buying a lot and building a home on it.
It may be sold during construction but the idea is a builder buys a parcel of
land and builds a custom or semi-custom home on the lot and than sells it.
Spec homes are not always a large custom home. Oftentimes the home is
a medium sized home with custom features and styles.

The spec home builder decides the floor plan rather than the homebuyer
since it is not sold yet. In a sense it is a custom home since it is not a
standard run of the mill home in a housing tract. However, it could be a
very plain home or it could be a high end decorated estate. Either way
it would be thought of as a Spec Home.

Tract Homes

Tract Homes are built by home builders or developers who own a large piece (tract) of land that is divided into many smaller lots upon which to build homes. The tract home builder has model homes chosen which will be the homes built on these lots. For example they may have chosed 4 floor plans of various sizes and shapes and will put 25 of each model
on the 100 lots of this subdivision.

So, the tract home builder begins building the homes and advertising the houses for sale. They usually have an open home and several model homes for the prospective buyers to walk thru and the homes are decorated very nicely to give the homebuyers an idea of how nice the home is all furnished. The faster they sell the tract homes the faster they try to keep building them to keep up with demand. These homes are generally sold by real estate agents and real estate brokers. The model homes are usually staffed by a licensed real estate agent.

http://www.contractortalk.com/f11/custom-home-builder-vs-spec-tract-builder-47491/
———————–

FWIW, I agree with these definitions. A custom home is one that is uniquely designed and built to the owner/builder’s specifications. A tract home that has been remodeled is a remodel, even if they significantly change the look and layout of the house.

[CA renter]

Definitions of custom home on the Web:

* A structure designed by an architect hired by the owner.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1B2RNFA_en___US219&defl=en&q=define:custom+home&sa=X&ei=lGhSTey9HYa-sAOU2IXSBg&ved=0CBcQkAE
———————

Definition:

A custom home is one that is especially designed to meet the specifications of the person who commissioned it. Stock building plans are not custom designed; the same plan may be sold to many different people.

Frequently a builder will customize stock plans by changing details. The builder may change the type of siding, move a doorway, or even add a dormer. However, the house is not truly a custom home unless a designer (usually an architect) has closely studied the land and interviewed the clients to create a one-of-a-kind home that is tailor-made for the people who will live there.

http://architecture.about.com/cs/buildyourhouse/g/customhome.htm
——————-

Thoughts from a painting contractor:

Custom Home Builder

Custom Home Builders build homes that are unique. Generally, the homeowner or home builder decide on variables for the home that will make it different than other homes. It will usually be customized to the new owners tastes and desires for amenities, features, size, creative touches, style and etc…

A custom home might be a very large, medium or even a small sized home.
It could be very standard in many ways but still be a custom home. People often think of a custom home as being an elaborate gorgeous large palatial estate. While that is often the case it is not always.

For example, a retired couple may want a custom home built that is only 1500 square feet and has 2 bedrooms with and 2 bathrooms. The floor plan might be a U in shape with the kitchen on one end, living room in the middle and 2 bedrooms on the other end. The garage will not be attached. The wood trim package will be a stain grade
brazilian hardwood and the wood floors will be the same. So, a large estate or small estate could both be custom homes.

Spec Home Builder

Spec Homes are built and than sold. The builder speculates that he will make money from this transaction of buying a lot and building a home on it.
It may be sold during construction but the idea is a builder buys a parcel of
land and builds a custom or semi-custom home on the lot and than sells it.
Spec homes are not always a large custom home. Oftentimes the home is
a medium sized home with custom features and styles.

The spec home builder decides the floor plan rather than the homebuyer
since it is not sold yet. In a sense it is a custom home since it is not a
standard run of the mill home in a housing tract. However, it could be a
very plain home or it could be a high end decorated estate. Either way
it would be thought of as a Spec Home.

Tract Homes

Tract Homes are built by home builders or developers who own a large piece (tract) of land that is divided into many smaller lots upon which to build homes. The tract home builder has model homes chosen which will be the homes built on these lots. For example they may have chosed 4 floor plans of various sizes and shapes and will put 25 of each model
on the 100 lots of this subdivision.

So, the tract home builder begins building the homes and advertising the houses for sale. They usually have an open home and several model homes for the prospective buyers to walk thru and the homes are decorated very nicely to give the homebuyers an idea of how nice the home is all furnished. The faster they sell the tract homes the faster they try to keep building them to keep up with demand. These homes are generally sold by real estate agents and real estate brokers. The model homes are usually staffed by a licensed real estate agent.

http://www.contractortalk.com/f11/custom-home-builder-vs-spec-tract-builder-47491/
———————–

FWIW, I agree with these definitions. A custom home is one that is uniquely designed and built to the owner/builder’s specifications. A tract home that has been remodeled is a remodel, even if they significantly change the look and layout of the house.

[CA renter]

Definitions of custom home on the Web:

* A structure designed by an architect hired by the owner.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1B2RNFA_en___US219&defl=en&q=define:custom+home&sa=X&ei=lGhSTey9HYa-sAOU2IXSBg&ved=0CBcQkAE
———————

Definition:

A custom home is one that is especially designed to meet the specifications of the person who commissioned it. Stock building plans are not custom designed; the same plan may be sold to many different people.

Frequently a builder will customize stock plans by changing details. The builder may change the type of siding, move a doorway, or even add a dormer. However, the house is not truly a custom home unless a designer (usually an architect) has closely studied the land and interviewed the clients to create a one-of-a-kind home that is tailor-made for the people who will live there.

http://architecture.about.com/cs/buildyourhouse/g/customhome.htm
——————-

Thoughts from a painting contractor:

Custom Home Builder

Custom Home Builders build homes that are unique. Generally, the homeowner or home builder decide on variables for the home that will make it different than other homes. It will usually be customized to the new owners tastes and desires for amenities, features, size, creative touches, style and etc…

A custom home might be a very large, medium or even a small sized home.
It could be very standard in many ways but still be a custom home. People often think of a custom home as being an elaborate gorgeous large palatial estate. While that is often the case it is not always.

For example, a retired couple may want a custom home built that is only 1500 square feet and has 2 bedrooms with and 2 bathrooms. The floor plan might be a U in shape with the kitchen on one end, living room in the middle and 2 bedrooms on the other end. The garage will not be attached. The wood trim package will be a stain grade
brazilian hardwood and the wood floors will be the same. So, a large estate or small estate could both be custom homes.

Spec Home Builder

Spec Homes are built and than sold. The builder speculates that he will make money from this transaction of buying a lot and building a home on it.
It may be sold during construction but the idea is a builder buys a parcel of
land and builds a custom or semi-custom home on the lot and than sells it.
Spec homes are not always a large custom home. Oftentimes the home is
a medium sized home with custom features and styles.

The spec home builder decides the floor plan rather than the homebuyer
since it is not sold yet. In a sense it is a custom home since it is not a
standard run of the mill home in a housing tract. However, it could be a
very plain home or it could be a high end decorated estate. Either way
it would be thought of as a Spec Home.

Tract Homes

Tract Homes are built by home builders or developers who own a large piece (tract) of land that is divided into many smaller lots upon which to build homes. The tract home builder has model homes chosen which will be the homes built on these lots. For example they may have chosed 4 floor plans of various sizes and shapes and will put 25 of each model
on the 100 lots of this subdivision.

So, the tract home builder begins building the homes and advertising the houses for sale. They usually have an open home and several model homes for the prospective buyers to walk thru and the homes are decorated very nicely to give the homebuyers an idea of how nice the home is all furnished. The faster they sell the tract homes the faster they try to keep building them to keep up with demand. These homes are generally sold by real estate agents and real estate brokers. The model homes are usually staffed by a licensed real estate agent.

http://www.contractortalk.com/f11/custom-home-builder-vs-spec-tract-builder-47491/
———————–

FWIW, I agree with these definitions. A custom home is one that is uniquely designed and built to the owner/builder’s specifications. A tract home that has been remodeled is a remodel, even if they significantly change the look and layout of the house.

[CA renter]

Definitions of custom home on the Web:

* A structure designed by an architect hired by the owner.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1B2RNFA_en___US219&defl=en&q=define:custom+home&sa=X&ei=lGhSTey9HYa-sAOU2IXSBg&ved=0CBcQkAE
———————

Definition:

A custom home is one that is especially designed to meet the specifications of the person who commissioned it. Stock building plans are not custom designed; the same plan may be sold to many different people.

Frequently a builder will customize stock plans by changing details. The builder may change the type of siding, move a doorway, or even add a dormer. However, the house is not truly a custom home unless a designer (usually an architect) has closely studied the land and interviewed the clients to create a one-of-a-kind home that is tailor-made for the people who will live there.

http://architecture.about.com/cs/buildyourhouse/g/customhome.htm
——————-

Thoughts from a painting contractor:

Custom Home Builder

Custom Home Builders build homes that are unique. Generally, the homeowner or home builder decide on variables for the home that will make it different than other homes. It will usually be customized to the new owners tastes and desires for amenities, features, size, creative touches, style and etc…

A custom home might be a very large, medium or even a small sized home.
It could be very standard in many ways but still be a custom home. People often think of a custom home as being an elaborate gorgeous large palatial estate. While that is often the case it is not always.

For example, a retired couple may want a custom home built that is only 1500 square feet and has 2 bedrooms with and 2 bathrooms. The floor plan might be a U in shape with the kitchen on one end, living room in the middle and 2 bedrooms on the other end. The garage will not be attached. The wood trim package will be a stain grade
brazilian hardwood and the wood floors will be the same. So, a large estate or small estate could both be custom homes.

Spec Home Builder

Spec Homes are built and than sold. The builder speculates that he will make money from this transaction of buying a lot and building a home on it.
It may be sold during construction but the idea is a builder buys a parcel of
land and builds a custom or semi-custom home on the lot and than sells it.
Spec homes are not always a large custom home. Oftentimes the home is
a medium sized home with custom features and styles.

The spec home builder decides the floor plan rather than the homebuyer
since it is not sold yet. In a sense it is a custom home since it is not a
standard run of the mill home in a housing tract. However, it could be a
very plain home or it could be a high end decorated estate. Either way
it would be thought of as a Spec Home.

Tract Homes

Tract Homes are built by home builders or developers who own a large piece (tract) of land that is divided into many smaller lots upon which to build homes. The tract home builder has model homes chosen which will be the homes built on these lots. For example they may have chosed 4 floor plans of various sizes and shapes and will put 25 of each model
on the 100 lots of this subdivision.

So, the tract home builder begins building the homes and advertising the houses for sale. They usually have an open home and several model homes for the prospective buyers to walk thru and the homes are decorated very nicely to give the homebuyers an idea of how nice the home is all furnished. The faster they sell the tract homes the faster they try to keep building them to keep up with demand. These homes are generally sold by real estate agents and real estate brokers. The model homes are usually staffed by a licensed real estate agent.

http://www.contractortalk.com/f11/custom-home-builder-vs-spec-tract-builder-47491/
———————–

FWIW, I agree with these definitions. A custom home is one that is uniquely designed and built to the owner/builder’s specifications. A tract home that has been remodeled is a remodel, even if they significantly change the look and layout of the house.

[NotCranky]

Shades of gray.
Eye of the beholder.
Debatable technicalities.
If I were in this discussion I would not see the need to establish hard lines or over rule some opinions based on these items.

Builders don’t really build houses, tradesmen do.Owner builder’s also rarely do a very high percentage of the actual work but like to think they did.

Anyway, here is an example of what I mean that is close to home; Many of you know that I designed, drew the plans for and OVER built my own house on a carved out hill on wild lands. Me and my better half anyway. I did most of the physical work too.

With stock Milgard vinyl windows, a rather plain facade and a few interesting things but no really extraordinary features. I can call it a custom house by all the definitions mentioned in this thread but it seems like and exageration…doesn’t sit right with me. I guess I would call it an owner built, somewhat customized, overbuilt country suburb, tract home. So like I said, no sense splitting hairs or trying to have the final word.

I think the remodels are “customized” tract homes. .

[NotCranky]

Shades of gray.
Eye of the beholder.
Debatable technicalities.
If I were in this discussion I would not see the need to establish hard lines or over rule some opinions based on these items.

Builders don’t really build houses, tradesmen do.Owner builder’s also rarely do a very high percentage of the actual work but like to think they did.

Anyway, here is an example of what I mean that is close to home; Many of you know that I designed, drew the plans for and OVER built my own house on a carved out hill on wild lands. Me and my better half anyway. I did most of the physical work too.

With stock Milgard vinyl windows, a rather plain facade and a few interesting things but no really extraordinary features. I can call it a custom house by all the definitions mentioned in this thread but it seems like and exageration…doesn’t sit right with me. I guess I would call it an owner built, somewhat customized, overbuilt country suburb, tract home. So like I said, no sense splitting hairs or trying to have the final word.

I think the remodels are “customized” tract homes. .

[NotCranky]

Shades of gray.
Eye of the beholder.
Debatable technicalities.
If I were in this discussion I would not see the need to establish hard lines or over rule some opinions based on these items.

Builders don’t really build houses, tradesmen do.Owner builder’s also rarely do a very high percentage of the actual work but like to think they did.

Anyway, here is an example of what I mean that is close to home; Many of you know that I designed, drew the plans for and OVER built my own house on a carved out hill on wild lands. Me and my better half anyway. I did most of the physical work too.

With stock Milgard vinyl windows, a rather plain facade and a few interesting things but no really extraordinary features. I can call it a custom house by all the definitions mentioned in this thread but it seems like and exageration…doesn’t sit right with me. I guess I would call it an owner built, somewhat customized, overbuilt country suburb, tract home. So like I said, no sense splitting hairs or trying to have the final word.

I think the remodels are “customized” tract homes. .

[NotCranky]

Shades of gray.
Eye of the beholder.
Debatable technicalities.
If I were in this discussion I would not see the need to establish hard lines or over rule some opinions based on these items.

Builders don’t really build houses, tradesmen do.Owner builder’s also rarely do a very high percentage of the actual work but like to think they did.

Anyway, here is an example of what I mean that is close to home; Many of you know that I designed, drew the plans for and OVER built my own house on a carved out hill on wild lands. Me and my better half anyway. I did most of the physical work too.

With stock Milgard vinyl windows, a rather plain facade and a few interesting things but no really extraordinary features. I can call it a custom house by all the definitions mentioned in this thread but it seems like and exageration…doesn’t sit right with me. I guess I would call it an owner built, somewhat customized, overbuilt country suburb, tract home. So like I said, no sense splitting hairs or trying to have the final word.

I think the remodels are “customized” tract homes. .

[NotCranky]

Shades of gray.
Eye of the beholder.
Debatable technicalities.
If I were in this discussion I would not see the need to establish hard lines or over rule some opinions based on these items.

Builders don’t really build houses, tradesmen do.Owner builder’s also rarely do a very high percentage of the actual work but like to think they did.

Anyway, here is an example of what I mean that is close to home; Many of you know that I designed, drew the plans for and OVER built my own house on a carved out hill on wild lands. Me and my better half anyway. I did most of the physical work too.

With stock Milgard vinyl windows, a rather plain facade and a few interesting things but no really extraordinary features. I can call it a custom house by all the definitions mentioned in this thread but it seems like and exageration…doesn’t sit right with me. I guess I would call it an owner built, somewhat customized, overbuilt country suburb, tract home. So like I said, no sense splitting hairs or trying to have the final word.

I think the remodels are “customized” tract homes. .

[bearishgurl]

I agree in principle with the definitions CAR found but am looking at this issue thru the lens of local bureaucrats who will “categorize” the project according to city/county supervision level needed, the presence or absence of utilities, hookups and paved encroachments and thus the fees that will be imposed. My post above represents how a local jurisdiction will see the project and in reality, is how the “system” here works. Like it or not, it’s in the homeowner’s best interest to leave all or a portion of a wall standing and meters intact before beginning construction on their “complete remodel.”

After completion of a “complete-remodel,” the SD County Assessor will still report the original build date as the age of the property, even with all new systems, three new exterior walls and all new interior. This year will reflect the age as shown in a future listing (i.e. 1953). In the comments, section, the agent can state, “permitted complete remodel with all new systems signed off on 2003 – plans available,” or whatever applies.

Rustico, IMO, you have built a “custom mini-estate” for your family :=]

[bearishgurl]

I agree in principle with the definitions CAR found but am looking at this issue thru the lens of local bureaucrats who will “categorize” the project according to city/county supervision level needed, the presence or absence of utilities, hookups and paved encroachments and thus the fees that will be imposed. My post above represents how a local jurisdiction will see the project and in reality, is how the “system” here works. Like it or not, it’s in the homeowner’s best interest to leave all or a portion of a wall standing and meters intact before beginning construction on their “complete remodel.”

After completion of a “complete-remodel,” the SD County Assessor will still report the original build date as the age of the property, even with all new systems, three new exterior walls and all new interior. This year will reflect the age as shown in a future listing (i.e. 1953). In the comments, section, the agent can state, “permitted complete remodel with all new systems signed off on 2003 – plans available,” or whatever applies.

Rustico, IMO, you have built a “custom mini-estate” for your family :=]

[bearishgurl]

I agree in principle with the definitions CAR found but am looking at this issue thru the lens of local bureaucrats who will “categorize” the project according to city/county supervision level needed, the presence or absence of utilities, hookups and paved encroachments and thus the fees that will be imposed. My post above represents how a local jurisdiction will see the project and in reality, is how the “system” here works. Like it or not, it’s in the homeowner’s best interest to leave all or a portion of a wall standing and meters intact before beginning construction on their “complete remodel.”

After completion of a “complete-remodel,” the SD County Assessor will still report the original build date as the age of the property, even with all new systems, three new exterior walls and all new interior. This year will reflect the age as shown in a future listing (i.e. 1953). In the comments, section, the agent can state, “permitted complete remodel with all new systems signed off on 2003 – plans available,” or whatever applies.

Rustico, IMO, you have built a “custom mini-estate” for your family :=]

[bearishgurl]

I agree in principle with the definitions CAR found but am looking at this issue thru the lens of local bureaucrats who will “categorize” the project according to city/county supervision level needed, the presence or absence of utilities, hookups and paved encroachments and thus the fees that will be imposed. My post above represents how a local jurisdiction will see the project and in reality, is how the “system” here works. Like it or not, it’s in the homeowner’s best interest to leave all or a portion of a wall standing and meters intact before beginning construction on their “complete remodel.”

After completion of a “complete-remodel,” the SD County Assessor will still report the original build date as the age of the property, even with all new systems, three new exterior walls and all new interior. This year will reflect the age as shown in a future listing (i.e. 1953). In the comments, section, the agent can state, “permitted complete remodel with all new systems signed off on 2003 – plans available,” or whatever applies.

Rustico, IMO, you have built a “custom mini-estate” for your family :=]

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