tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post3062775061128555253..comments2023-11-11T03:34:32.826-05:00Comments on HoCo Hayduke: I get by with a little help...Haydukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770056537577811703noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-82862697421626042402007-06-02T17:29:00.000-04:002007-06-02T17:29:00.000-04:00Just a side note - the OM covenants may differ fro...Just a side note - the OM covenants may differ from the County regulations, and might not even get into setbacks. Typically, HOA covenants are more geared to aesthetic issues like material or color. Also, HOA covenants can be stricter than County regulations, but not less strict.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-28904326780997222472007-06-01T20:30:00.000-04:002007-06-01T20:30:00.000-04:00You might also try calling the covenant advisor (D...You might also try calling the covenant advisor (Debbie Bach in OM). She might have the information at her fingertips or know exactly where to find it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-80874382506215469652007-06-01T15:59:00.000-04:002007-06-01T15:59:00.000-04:00I am surprised that this information isn't availab...I am surprised that this information isn't available on the OM website. Heck, you can find just about anything else, including how tall a roof vent can be. I imagine this is a much more common question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-19804884129010201142007-06-01T15:53:00.000-04:002007-06-01T15:53:00.000-04:00Thanks for the leads, Anon and PZ. I'll follow the...Thanks for the leads, Anon and PZ. I'll follow them and see what I can find out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-13001139194375092032007-06-01T14:47:00.000-04:002007-06-01T14:47:00.000-04:00Hayduke - typically grade level sidewalks, patios,...Hayduke - typically grade level sidewalks, patios, and decks do not have to comply with structure setbacks. In the FDP document, there should be a section that lists certain improvements that don;t have to comply with the setbcks. <BR/><BR/>Or, your neighbors could have obtained approval for a "variance" to reduce the setback for something like a carport. In Columbia, the process is (or at least used to be) called "Amended Site Development Plan" and would get sent to the Planning Board (as opposed to the normal variance process for non-Columbia properties which go to the Haring Examiner or Board of Appeals). Many property owners in Columbia have gotten these approvals due to the typically small lot sizes.<BR/><BR/>I would recommend calling back and checking with another staff member, or go to the front counter and read the FDP in person so you can see exactly what the wording is. <BR/><BR/>Good Luck. Hope that helped.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-71478132868825645812007-05-31T23:26:00.000-04:002007-05-31T23:26:00.000-04:00County Permits and Licensing and the OM RAC would ...County Permits and Licensing and the OM RAC would probably both be good resources, too, as they certainly process deck applications all the time.<BR/><BR/>Setbacks are one thing. Allowances for what structures may exist in or project into setbacks are another. Approvals for other things that may project into setbacks are still another.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-14282012016389459032007-05-31T18:44:00.000-04:002007-05-31T18:44:00.000-04:00Thanks, Bill.I'm guessing the guy I talked to at D...Thanks, Bill.<BR/><BR/>I'm guessing the guy I talked to at DPZ looked at the OM FDP to get me the setback, but I'm still not sure how my carport (and many of my neighbor's decks) are closer than allowed. Variances?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16483028.post-48031843908299630942007-05-31T17:58:00.000-04:002007-05-31T17:58:00.000-04:00Hayduke,The property setbacks for each Village (an...Hayduke,<BR/><BR/>The property setbacks for each Village (and indeed, each neighborhood) in New Town are listed in the final development plan. For instance, in Bryant Woods, the setback is 7.5 feet for side yards. In Faulkner Ridge, the setback is more subtle; 15 feet between structures. Check and see if anyone has the FDP for OM, and that will get you there.B. Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568466324432338324noreply@blogger.com