Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: trailers? for coops.

[Jerry Callen (jcallen]

Harry Pasternak writes:

   * Remember that if a "set backs" inhibits you from building rationally-you
   can apply for a "variance"- 85% of all variances end up being approved-so the
   odds are with you!

As with most statistics, a single number tells you very little. Local
zoning boards vary in willingness to grant a variance, and (at least
in Eastern Masachusetts) tend to weigh strongly input from abutters. In
any case, if you elect to go for a variance, it would be prudent to
get to know the abutters BEFORE you begin the process. Attending some
town planning board and/or zoning board meetings is instructive, too.

-- Jerry Callen
   jcallen [at] world.std.com

   "The best lack conviction, given some time to think,
    and the worst are full of passion without mercy."  -- Joni Mitchell