ᐅ Urban villa with two residential units, issues with the zoning plan / building regulations
Created on: 25 May 2013 11:16
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deus77
Hello,
I have a problem and hope someone here can help me.
Situation:
My mother is 100% disabled (she has MS) and is retired. My parents live in a very large house. Now my father has suddenly passed away, and my mother finds the large house and even larger property overwhelming.
Idea:
We have considered buying a plot in the new development area of our community and building a townhouse on it. This townhouse would have about 2 x 120 sqm (2 x 1,292 sq ft) of living space with two separate residential units, all designed to be fully accessible (due to my mother’s needs).
The plan was for my mother to move into the lower unit and my family into the upper unit. This way, we would be living together under one roof, and in case of need, we could assist my mother (including care, etc.). The costs could be shared, and everyone would have their own living space but remain close if needed.
Development plan:
The local development plan states the following: >
The mayor had indicated that the community might be flexible if an appropriate application was submitted.
The building committee approved the request to amend the development plan. Unfortunately, the municipal council narrowly rejected the proposal (for reasons unknown). Perhaps this is due to the current elections and political maneuvering.
Many plots in the building area have been vacant for some time, and the houses already built are very large — over 200 sqm (over 2,153 sq ft).
Question:
How can the project still be realized? I spoke with a construction company, and they told me it might be possible to formally apply for a single-family house with one entrance. Inside, a small hallway could then lead to separate entrances for the two apartments.
We would move in as a “family” under the same roof.
Do you have experience, other ideas, tips, or tricks on how to proceed here?
I would be truly grateful for any help.
Regards
I have a problem and hope someone here can help me.
Situation:
My mother is 100% disabled (she has MS) and is retired. My parents live in a very large house. Now my father has suddenly passed away, and my mother finds the large house and even larger property overwhelming.
Idea:
We have considered buying a plot in the new development area of our community and building a townhouse on it. This townhouse would have about 2 x 120 sqm (2 x 1,292 sq ft) of living space with two separate residential units, all designed to be fully accessible (due to my mother’s needs).
The plan was for my mother to move into the lower unit and my family into the upper unit. This way, we would be living together under one roof, and in case of need, we could assist my mother (including care, etc.). The costs could be shared, and everyone would have their own living space but remain close if needed.
Development plan:
The local development plan states the following: >
The mayor had indicated that the community might be flexible if an appropriate application was submitted.
The building committee approved the request to amend the development plan. Unfortunately, the municipal council narrowly rejected the proposal (for reasons unknown). Perhaps this is due to the current elections and political maneuvering.
Many plots in the building area have been vacant for some time, and the houses already built are very large — over 200 sqm (over 2,153 sq ft).
Question:
How can the project still be realized? I spoke with a construction company, and they told me it might be possible to formally apply for a single-family house with one entrance. Inside, a small hallway could then lead to separate entrances for the two apartments.
We would move in as a “family” under the same roof.
Do you have experience, other ideas, tips, or tricks on how to proceed here?
I would be truly grateful for any help.
Regards
Converting my mother’s house doesn’t make sense. It’s too old... The costs would be unrealistic...
My wife and I don’t necessarily need to move either. We own a duplex. We live in one half ourselves, and the other half is well rented out...
The issue is that my mother might really need help in the short or medium term... It would be appealing for us to live on one level. Our half of the duplex has three levels. That works fine for now since we’re still young. But who knows what the future holds. My wife already has a herniated disc (at 30!)...
But thanks for the idea... It’s helpful to hear other opinions.
I agree with you about the four parking spaces. But looking at our duplex, there are also four parking spaces in front of the house. We have two cars and our tenants have one large car... But it’s very rare that everyone is there at the same time. Definitely not during the day, since everyone works.
Besides, the parking spaces are on the property. So that doesn’t bother anyone...
We will contact our preferred construction company next week. Let’s see what they think about it...
Best regards
My wife and I don’t necessarily need to move either. We own a duplex. We live in one half ourselves, and the other half is well rented out...
The issue is that my mother might really need help in the short or medium term... It would be appealing for us to live on one level. Our half of the duplex has three levels. That works fine for now since we’re still young. But who knows what the future holds. My wife already has a herniated disc (at 30!)...
But thanks for the idea... It’s helpful to hear other opinions.
I agree with you about the four parking spaces. But looking at our duplex, there are also four parking spaces in front of the house. We have two cars and our tenants have one large car... But it’s very rare that everyone is there at the same time. Definitely not during the day, since everyone works.
Besides, the parking spaces are on the property. So that doesn’t bother anyone...
We will contact our preferred construction company next week. Let’s see what they think about it...
Best regards
deus77 schrieb:
I agree with you about the four parking spaces. But I see the same with our semi-detached house. There are also four parking spaces in front of the house. We have two cars and our tenants have one large car... But all of them being there at the same time is very rare. During the day, definitely not, because everyone is at work.
Besides, the parking spaces are on the property. That doesn’t bother anyone...
Best regards Of course, regulations require at least one parking space per housing unit on the property.
And I have to disagree with you: It can definitely be considered a nuisance if someone parks their entire yard full of cars (if this is not regulated).
My parents live in a rural area, with properties around 1000 to 1500 square meters (about 0.25 to 0.37 acres).
I don’t think there is any zoning plan. A few years ago, they built four semi-detached houses on very tight space across the street. They are arranged one behind the other, staggered – so eight units in total. In the front area, parking spaces were created in a very limited space. One semi-detached house even had a carport built on the left side facing the street. The parking spaces reach up to the front door of the frontmost house. Additionally, on weekends, some commercial vans, which residents are allowed to take home (company vehicles), are parked along the street (a street without sidewalks).
Believe me, this is not a pleasant sight!
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