Answer: The parking regulations of the zoning code require a two-car garage for every house. If you choose to convert and existing garage to living space, you will have to build a new two-car garage to replace the converted garage.

A garage can be converted to living space (e.g., bedroom, family room, etc...) if the required number of parking spaces are provided and the appropriate interior garage dimensions of 20-feet by 22-feet for a 2-car garage and 10-feet by 22-feet for a single car garage are provided.

Finishing off an existing attic, basement, or garage may seem like a great way to create more living space, but it is important to do some 'homework' first. Check on the zoning and building requirments early in the process. You will save a lot of time and money knowing about County building standards in advance. Existing conditions could make it expensive, difficult, or even impossible for you to change your attic, basement, or garage into living space.

Note that prior to Building permit approval by Building and Safety Department you will need to get approvals from Planning and Engineering Land Development Departments. Once you've obtained approval from all Departments for the Garage Conversion then you can obtain a Residential Garage Conversion Combination Permit. Combination Permit will allow you to perform any construction work for the Garage conversion including Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical work.

Yes. Members who eat and use the facilities at the house without living at the house are called "associate" members. Two different associate memberships are available: Associate members have full voting privileges at meeting and have full access to house facilities. If you are interested in becoming an associate member, please contact the membership coordinator at the email address listed above.

Absolutely. Because of our Engineered Gambrel Truss Design the second floor is totally open without the need for support posts or walls....you can create whatever kind of upstairs living space you want.

In many instances in the City of San Pablo this is a growing problem. Since there is a requirement for two covered parking space for each single family, condominium, or apartment dwelling, converting the garage is not possible. In some instances, it may not be possible to locate a useable carport or garage on older, very small lots and still stay outside the setback areas.

The conversion for use as part of a dwelling house (e.g. as a living room or bedroom) of a garage, store, shed etc. attached to the rear or side of a house is normally exempted development, subject to the 40 square meter limit and conditions as set out in the above answer. Note: You should contact your planning authority if you are unsure of any of the above conditions in relation to any proposed extension.

In most cases no. The City’s Municipal Code requires single-family homes to have a two-car garage. In some cases, existing garages may be converted as long as a new garage is constructed to the replace the converted garage.

Yes, but a two car garage or carport must be provided and must meet the setbacks for the zone. Carport and garage minimum requirements are located in the parking section (section 90-1421) of the Municipal Code. A building permit will be required.

If you have an animal moving in to your home, check here for a list of suspects. Sometimes the animal may be excluded by patching a hole when the animal is away, removing brush, or removing sources of food. The animal may be caught in a trap, but relocating wildlife is seldom biologically sound, the animal often does not survive, and a special relocation permit is required to transport native wildlife.

Bat houses mounted on buildings probably offer the safest location from predators. To prevent animals from climbing, predator guards or tin should be wrapped around poles on which bat houses are mounted.

Yes, there is a selection of subscription services that offer volume and collection locations. Call our office (760) 327-1351 Ext. 313, to arrange this service that fits your needs.

You can keep the base unit anywhere you can receive the signal from the camera unit - We have customers that have the base unit installed inside their garages and they work just fine.

The garage door opener must be operating from a dedicated mains supply which can be supplied from a regular 13 amp circuit in most cases.

The most convenient location for a garage at an average detached or semi detached house is often set back behind the house, leaving enough access to the back garden. This allows for a wider garage where access is limited. Offset doors can be particularly useful in this situation. Setting the garage further back is often more acceptable to planners and often ensures that below ground drains and services are not disrupted.

Yes. Typically there are several gay/lesbian/bi members at any given time. Discrimination based on sexual orientation is not tolerated and specific procedures are place to deal with harassment.

You could use scare tactics, repellents, or fencing. Read our rabbit problems and solutions page for details and tips.

Yes, many clients are using the base as an additional bedroom and full bath with a private walk out balcony.

Don't let sloped ceilings stop you from having the room you need. Add dormers to increase the height of the outside wall and create more second floor living space. Choose either shed or gable roof dormers to provide the exterior style you prefer.

Yes. A residential door requires a minimum of 4 ½” of headroom space. Your system will need a low headroom extension track or a low headroom torsion rear track.

Please check with Parking Services for availability and specific garage space fees. This information is also posted on the Parking Services website.

No, You do not have to convert your entire home, however you will need to have at least one appliance (i.e. water heater, stove, etc.) that requires natural gas in order to have your service connected. Additional appliances may be added or converted at your convenience at any time following connection.

To have a US item run under UK current you need to buy a transformer, a product that you plug into the wall and has a US-style jack at the other end. The transformer will "step down" in voltage from 240 to 120v. From there you may want to plug in a US-style power strip and provide current for sev eral products. Next you need to consider how many watts your transformer is providing (all transformers should clearly indicate this).

It can be and often is but this is not always the case. The good thing about living on a boat is that there is something for everyone. If you want to live cheaply there are plenty of cheap boats for sale and moorings that are reasonably priced. If you want a more luxurious live you could buy a million pound super yacht and moor it at the best marina. Then of course there is everything in between. So it can be cheaper, it depends on what you want out of the lifestyle.

Depending on how big your home is in proportion to the garage, you very well may have three guas in the garage. In this case, I'd make sure that garage is a pleasant, happy and uncluttered! I'd also probably make sure those three guas are sufficiently pumped up in each of the other rooms of the house.