minimum square footage for a house

[Kapohocat]

Cool John! I will keep it in mind that there could be an issue.

[subboy668]

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I was wondering... How do you know what the CCR's are for each subdivision? Is there some sort of table. I found one for nanawale... I found it a bit funny that they require a home to be over 880SQFT since the lots are so tiny...


Thanks!



http://www.nanawale.com/faq.htm

What procedures need to be completed before building can begin?

As of January 1, 2000 before any new structure can be started in Nanawale subdivision, a set of building plans must be submitted to the Architectural Committee for approval that the plans are in compliance with the Covenants and Restrictions. After approval of the plans, the owner must show proof of legal building permit before starting construction. The minimum square footage for a house is 880 square feet.

The Building Department has a brochure regarding building codes and regulations that can be obtained at the following address:

Hawaii County Building Department
25 Alapuni Street, Room 106
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8331

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[Guest]

I just noticed this topic got bumped...

I'd just like to chime in real quick... and I'm sure that when Fitz sees this topic he's gonna weigh in.

But if anyone wants to see a good usage of square footage on a house... check out JWFitz pictures of his place on his blog!

I had a family member stop by his place and they were blown away at how cool of a place he had with such little square footage.

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My Blog

[JWFITZ]

My tirade isn't appropriate for this forum, I expect.
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http://sanityandsimplicity.blogspot.com/[/url]

[gtill]

There used to be what was called an efficiency dwelling, 450sf under roof to qualify as a dwelling, I went with that. I'm going 480sf under roof with a 160 sf rear deck. The footings will outweigh the house.

[Hotzcatz]

And since it is less than 500 square feet, at some point in the future you could remove the kitchen from it, redesignate it as a "guest house" and built a new dwelling on the property. There have been a lot of folks building little houses lately, I think they are becoming quite fashionable.

[oink]

gtill,
care to share a floorplan?

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.

[gtill]

Yep, the septic is ready for 3 bdrms. Nice for taxes, easy to clean.

[gtill]

Can't scan but it's 20x24 with open ended hip roof, south facing with an 8x20 covered deck on south end (shed roofed) with 70% clear plastic roof. Post and pier foundation, close to ground as legal.