03-27-2016, 04:00 AM
leave a green belt of 20 feet on the sides and 30 feet on front and back as required by law ( ? )
Setbacks vary by zoning and lot size; they can be cleared, but no structures may be built therein. (Neither a driveway nor a fence is a "structure" for purposes of the setback.)
getting a grubbing permit prior to any Dozing
Possibly not required for a small enough clearing; this used to be an acre, may have been reduced, and probably also varies by zoning.
do NOT place your home any where near an existing neighbors home
This only works where that neighbor's home has already been built -- best defense is always a good offence, buy the lot on either side if you can.
Note that "most people" put their house within 100' of the HELCO line; if off-grid, can build further back (eg, more than halfway) and new neighbors are less likely to pop up next to your house.
Setbacks vary by zoning and lot size; they can be cleared, but no structures may be built therein. (Neither a driveway nor a fence is a "structure" for purposes of the setback.)
getting a grubbing permit prior to any Dozing
Possibly not required for a small enough clearing; this used to be an acre, may have been reduced, and probably also varies by zoning.
do NOT place your home any where near an existing neighbors home
This only works where that neighbor's home has already been built -- best defense is always a good offence, buy the lot on either side if you can.
Note that "most people" put their house within 100' of the HELCO line; if off-grid, can build further back (eg, more than halfway) and new neighbors are less likely to pop up next to your house.