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davegoldmann4 Aug 2013 09:45Hello everyone,
We are planning to build a single-family house with a ground-level granny flat (about 40-50sqm (430-540 sq ft)) for grandma. The lot is 19m (62 ft) wide and 32m (105 ft) long. We would like to use the full allowable width for the house so that both living units on the ground floor have enough space and don’t feel cramped.
Now I’m wondering if I’m allowed to build the house 13m (43 ft) wide and 10m (33 ft) deep. To the right of the house, I want to build a carport where we would park two cars in tandem along the 10m (33 ft) length of the house. According to my city’s requirements, I need to provide 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit. So I planned to put the third parking space in front of the house in the front yard. Now I’m questioning whether this is allowed, or if the two parking spaces next to the house must be realized in a double carport that is 6m (20 ft) wide. If that is the case, the house could only be 10m (33 ft) wide, making it impossible to include a ground-level granny flat.
The development plan says:
Parking spaces and garages are only permitted within the buildable areas of the lot. Exceptionally, for residential buildings with one dwelling unit, one parking space in front of the garage is allowed and can be counted according to the city of Bad Nauheim’s parking regulations. For residential buildings with two dwelling units, one parking space in the front yard is allowed exceptionally.
What do you think?
Best regards,
Dave
We are planning to build a single-family house with a ground-level granny flat (about 40-50sqm (430-540 sq ft)) for grandma. The lot is 19m (62 ft) wide and 32m (105 ft) long. We would like to use the full allowable width for the house so that both living units on the ground floor have enough space and don’t feel cramped.
Now I’m wondering if I’m allowed to build the house 13m (43 ft) wide and 10m (33 ft) deep. To the right of the house, I want to build a carport where we would park two cars in tandem along the 10m (33 ft) length of the house. According to my city’s requirements, I need to provide 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit. So I planned to put the third parking space in front of the house in the front yard. Now I’m questioning whether this is allowed, or if the two parking spaces next to the house must be realized in a double carport that is 6m (20 ft) wide. If that is the case, the house could only be 10m (33 ft) wide, making it impossible to include a ground-level granny flat.
The development plan says:
Parking spaces and garages are only permitted within the buildable areas of the lot. Exceptionally, for residential buildings with one dwelling unit, one parking space in front of the garage is allowed and can be counted according to the city of Bad Nauheim’s parking regulations. For residential buildings with two dwelling units, one parking space in the front yard is allowed exceptionally.
What do you think?
Best regards,
Dave
And what does the development plan say about building on the boundary?
I wouldn’t place two parking spaces one behind the other... Our neighbors opposite have that setup, and they are often both outside together (morning/evening) maneuvering to see who leaves first in the morning.
I wouldn’t place two parking spaces one behind the other... Our neighbors opposite have that setup, and they are often both outside together (morning/evening) maneuvering to see who leaves first in the morning.
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davegoldmann4 Aug 2013 19:20The development plan does not specify anything regarding boundary construction. However, on one side, it is allowed to place a carport or garage directly on the property line.
Parking cars one behind the other is not a problem. For me, having a house as wide as possible with space for a granny flat (accessory apartment) is more important.
How do you interpret this sentence from the development plan on this matter? The city official is currently still on vacation.
Parking spaces and garages are only permitted within the buildable areas of the property. Exceptionally, for residential buildings with one apartment, a parking space located in front of the garage is allowed and can be counted according to the parking regulations of the city of Bad Nauheim. For residential buildings with two apartments, an exception allows one parking space in the front yard.
Parking cars one behind the other is not a problem. For me, having a house as wide as possible with space for a granny flat (accessory apartment) is more important.
How do you interpret this sentence from the development plan on this matter? The city official is currently still on vacation.
Parking spaces and garages are only permitted within the buildable areas of the property. Exceptionally, for residential buildings with one apartment, a parking space located in front of the garage is allowed and can be counted according to the parking regulations of the city of Bad Nauheim. For residential buildings with two apartments, an exception allows one parking space in the front yard.
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davegoldmann8 Aug 2013 11:43So, I just spoke with a rather strict gentleman from the city office. Parking spaces are not allowed to be arranged one behind the other; each must have separate access. I am allowed to place one parking space in the front yard.
The plot is 19 meters (62 feet) wide, and I would like to build the house 13 meters (43 feet) wide to have enough space for both ground floor residential units. Now it’s your turn. Hopefully, you have some ideas on how I should arrange the three parking spaces?
The plot is 19 meters (62 feet) wide, and I would like to build the house 13 meters (43 feet) wide to have enough space for both ground floor residential units. Now it’s your turn. Hopefully, you have some ideas on how I should arrange the three parking spaces?
19-13 = 6 meters (19.7 feet). A parking space has a minimum width of 2.50 - 2.70 meters (8.2 - 8.9 feet). So you can fit one parking space on each side of your house and one at the front in the garden area (as a parallel park). You will need to get approval for this, as a large area in front of your house (if there is a sidewalk) will require a lowered curb. Building right on the property boundary is generally allowed here for garages and secondary structures. So this should be possible.
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davegoldmann9 Aug 2013 11:37Hello Wastl,
thank you for your post. That would of course be great if it were possible. However, then I would have double boundary development (parking space on the right + parking space on the left), which is not allowed, right? We are not planning a carport or garage for now, only parking spaces. I thought you are only allowed to place parking spaces on one neighboring boundary, not on both.
Since I need to provide 3 parking spaces, I also need more space with a lowered curb. To access the parking space on the right side of the house, I first need 3 meters (10 feet) of lowered curb. The parking space on the left side of the house also requires 3 meters (10 feet) of lowered curb. The third parking space, arranged lengthwise, can also use the left driveway. So overall, I need 6 meters (20 feet) of lowered curb. Is it possible to get permission for something like this?
thank you for your post. That would of course be great if it were possible. However, then I would have double boundary development (parking space on the right + parking space on the left), which is not allowed, right? We are not planning a carport or garage for now, only parking spaces. I thought you are only allowed to place parking spaces on one neighboring boundary, not on both.
Since I need to provide 3 parking spaces, I also need more space with a lowered curb. To access the parking space on the right side of the house, I first need 3 meters (10 feet) of lowered curb. The parking space on the left side of the house also requires 3 meters (10 feet) of lowered curb. The third parking space, arranged lengthwise, can also use the left driveway. So overall, I need 6 meters (20 feet) of lowered curb. Is it possible to get permission for something like this?
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