...about buying a house to renovate.
When you choose a house to renovate, you are buying into the feel of a community, the land, and its environment. Zoning regulations, which are determined by Southampton Town Code, East Hampton Town Code, and Shelter Island Town Codes are in place to protect that ambiance and your investment. Cathy will help you understand how the size of the lot and the zoning regulations determine what you are allowed to do with your renovation.
She welcomes questions about setbacks, wetlands, covenants and restrictions, and the house footprint. The building inspector, your architects and builders, landscapers and all other professionals will consider those issues when they work with you on your renovation and improvements.
As your real estate agent Cathy is informed and able to point you in the direction of the correct professionals to help you with the following specific issues:
A survey should show you the exact size of your property, lot coverage, wetlands if applicable, location of utilities, septic, and water.
The survey is used to inform you about the building envelope which is determined by setbacks, pyramid calculations for height allowance for additions, and lot clearance and coverage regulations regarding adding accessory structures.
Zoning regulations govern characteristics such as: set backs, wetlands, height allowances, lot clearance, and allowable lot coverage.
You will need to speak with architects and/or builders, banks, and perhaps landscapers in order to assess the feasibility and esthetic concerns of your proposed renovation.