VMU in Grayton only $140,000!

[Smiling JOe]

The Land-Use Code gets complicated, and difficult to understand what exactly is allowed. I always recommend that buyers speak directly with the Planning Dept and get it writing from them. I've known too many occasions when the Planning Dept says one thing today, and another tomorrow, and I don't want to take a chance and bite me in the buttocks.

As for the lots on Ricker Canal, I am fairly certain that the LUM shows the lots zoned as Residential Preservation, but the Covenants and Restrictions of the s/d allow for light business on those lots, along with some other lots in that s/d.

 

[SHELLY]

I thought I was sure until I read these post.

The lots are a great buy and we would never put anything under contract without a complete understanding.

Another item added to Thursday's list....

Contract contingent upon buyer having a full and complete understanding of VMU.

Buy Shelly a bottle of Aberlour 16 Year Scotch and place it behind the piano at the Red Bar.

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[elgordoboy]

Buy Shelly a bottle of Aberlour 16 Year Scotch and place it behind the piano at the Red Bar.

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Need a bagman?

 

[Bobby J]

Buy Shelly a bottle of Aberlour 16 Year Scotch and place it behind the piano at the Red Bar.

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Deal. Watch out for the camera. I will be watching;-)

SJ,
You are correct. I was looking over the land useage and it gets very gray. The size of these lead me to believe they will allow residential homesites.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Bobby, I'm sure you know this, but for those buyers who are looking, I'd just like to point out that anyone can go to the Planning Dept and complete a Land Use Determination Form, indicating the legal description and location of the property, and the County will return it to you, stating the zoning for that property, and give you a copy of the text regarding what is allowed for that zoning. It may still be clear as mud, but Planning Dpt can try to answer any questions you might have. Very easy process, though I will tell you that sometimes the Planning Dept isn't definitive on what can be allowed, due to the vagueness of the Code. They can give you some guidance as to what MAY be allowed, but not always a definitive answer if it isn't clearly indicated in the Code.

 

[Bobby J]

VMU comes back clear as mud. I may try to get to the county in am to try to get a better picture. I feel pretty strong about the residential aspect.

 

[SHELLY]

VMU comes back clear as mud. I may try to get to the county in am to try to get a better picture. I feel pretty strong about the residential aspect.

BJ,

For what it's worth: If you can get the Planning Dept to give you a "No Chit" written statement that the property will allow a single family residence--I think you'll have a very solid selling point.


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[steyou]

VMU comes back clear as mud. I may try to get to the county in am to try to get a better picture. I feel pretty strong about the residential aspect.

Bobby- You know there currently is a SFH 3 lots to the West of your lots. You can build residential in VMU. However, I would check to see if there are any restrictions in the hoods covenants restricting SFH next to the paved parking lot.

 

[Smiling JOe]

That SFH, 3 lots to the west isn't only a single family home. Supposedly, they were operating a business out of the bottom floor of the "carriage house," and they were renting out the top portion of the carriage house as a long term residential rental.

I seem to recall the newly approved VMU project on the NW corner of 393/98 being approved for townhomes to be part of the project which also included commercial.

 

[steyou]

That SFH, 3 lots to the west isn't only a single family home. Supposedly, they were operating a business out of the bottom floor of the "carriage house," and they were renting out the top portion of the carriage house as a long term residential rental.

I seem to recall the newly approved VMU project on the NW corner of 393/98 being approved for townhomes to be part of the project which also included commercial.

The home I am speaking of is a one story brick home that does not have a carriage house. The home you are thinking of is across the street.