If you remove the item, and it didn’t meet current zoning setbacks or restrictions, you won’t be able to rebuild it as it was without applying for a variance from the township. A general rule of thumb is that if you don’t remove the item and you are doing an elevation to meet new flood codes, you are ok. This condition is exactly like it sounds – a condition that was approved years (or decades ago) which doesn’t meet current zoning requirements.
It is called a “pre-existing, non-conforming” condition. Today we’ll discuss a particular area of concern, which affects many, many people up and down the shore. Zoning officers though, can also be particularly difficult to deal with, and the experience is complicated by interpretation and subtle nuance. Zoning issues – Building anywhere in NJ? Beware!! In general, building departments in NJ are difficult to deal with, with the Top 5 being the worst by far (Toms River, Brick, Little Egg, Manahawkin and Berkeley). Pizza and wine will be served, and space is limited. So, mark the date and call 6 or 7 to reserve your space if you want to attend. We also talk about RREM issues, (the lunacy of) managing your own project, and ways to avoid delays and going over budget. We talk about architectural and engineering planning, construction technique, RREM guidance, choosing the right builder and consumer safety cautions, financing your project, and tips about home elevation in general. We focus on homeowners early in the rebuilding process, who haven’t completed design work, or chosen a builder or architect. If you’re planning a project, whether a new home, elevation or renovation, and you haven’t already attended one of our seminars, come for tons of helpful information from our excellent speakers. As always, we’ll also be streaming it on Facebook Live and be online if you want to email questions or comments while the seminar is under way. We’ll be joined by Kathleen Dotoli, Esquire, Jason Devooght (Devooght House Lifters) and either Scott Lepley or Dan Wheaton, architects. Our next Rebuilding Seminar will be held Wednesday March 14 th, 2018 at 6 pm at the Tuscan Bar and Grill on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, across from the Ocean County Mall. Finally, we mention our next Rebuilding Seminar, which is the first for 2018 and is scheduled for March 14 th, 2018. We discuss rising labor and material costs again. We discuss zoning issues extensively, since the field is esoteric and very easily misunderstood even by experienced professionals. Today, among other things, we review the Home Show last weekend at Brookdale College.
Once you’re in motion, it’s easy to adapt to conditions and correct your path. Often “good enough” is truly good enough to start. In my experience, perfection is the enemy of progress. Quote of the day: From George Bernard Shaw: “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” (Based on George’s definition, I’m one of the most honorable people alive…😊) This excellent quote does play into my advice to do something with your project to move it forward, as opposed to doing nothing while you search for perfection in design, planning, scheduling and pricing. In the winter, amidst the cold, snow, sleet, frozen ground, wind chill, dying vehicles and general unpleasantness, we take tiny bits of satisfaction where we can. Every day we add one more minute of daylight until the summer solstice on June 21, 2018. Since the last blog, we’ve added 7 more minutes of daylight to the day. On a really bright note, Tom Brady is the oldest person to ever quarterback a Super Bowl at age 40, which is really encouraging to anyone over the age of, well, 40 years old. Or if you’re in the minority like me, you’re just working with little idea what’s happening in the world of sports. I hope this blog finds you well and getting ready for the Super Bowl. Nearly Famous Rebuilding, Renovation, and Elevation Blog
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