06-04-2007, 04:22 PM
Ha, ha Yeah, Carrie, however, I have problems accepting one can be or not be what it is and is not.. Except in a virtual world.
Anyways, it seems that I was not fully informed regarding the driveway issue. Turns out that in 2002 the county added a bonus for new houses. The inspector, as it seems must have been referring to Chapter 22 amendment to 22-4.8 (providing my quick note of this number is corrent) where it is not the whole driveway, but the area from the streets asphalt to your property line. The right of way or easement. This requires that a new home must have a licensed contractor install either 1 1/2"-2" asphalt or concrete (I presume the concrete must be around 4"
in this area whether you install a proper driveway or not..
So, there's a little plus for the handy dandy do it yourself home builder. Because it's county property, this area in the least requires a special permit, 'working in the right of way', and MUST be preformed by the licensed guy.. With no less than $1,000,000 bond.
Now, how many's of you'se knew that one?
My wonderful neighbor brought it to my attention, via his sending the inspector after me..
This goes for all new (after 2002) homes built on the big island that have driveway access to any county paved road.. Regardless of zoning.
Edited by - Jeffhale on 06/05/2007 06:11:29
Anyways, it seems that I was not fully informed regarding the driveway issue. Turns out that in 2002 the county added a bonus for new houses. The inspector, as it seems must have been referring to Chapter 22 amendment to 22-4.8 (providing my quick note of this number is corrent) where it is not the whole driveway, but the area from the streets asphalt to your property line. The right of way or easement. This requires that a new home must have a licensed contractor install either 1 1/2"-2" asphalt or concrete (I presume the concrete must be around 4"
in this area whether you install a proper driveway or not.. So, there's a little plus for the handy dandy do it yourself home builder. Because it's county property, this area in the least requires a special permit, 'working in the right of way', and MUST be preformed by the licensed guy.. With no less than $1,000,000 bond.
Now, how many's of you'se knew that one?
My wonderful neighbor brought it to my attention, via his sending the inspector after me..
This goes for all new (after 2002) homes built on the big island that have driveway access to any county paved road.. Regardless of zoning.
Edited by - Jeffhale on 06/05/2007 06:11:29