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See above. So far I've only raised the question in terms of "if I want to build a garage, what is allowed." Before I go to the next step, I want to have a clearer idea of how to best present the issue.

The reason for the metal building is not solely cost-based, I prefer the flexibility of metal buildings over traditional framing. Setbacks or size should not be an issue, I agree the neighbors will likely be critical.

I understand this approach and have generally found City Hall to be helpful. My preference, however, is to have some potential options on hand before I step up to the desk, hence the post.

I understand the metal building is an issue. I'm currently researching properties in my neighborhood with metal buildings and trying to talk to owners about when they were put up and under what conditions. The extra square footage is more important to me than the metal building.

Hello all, I want to build a garage that's a little bigger than the standard 24'x24'. Unfortunately, as per the city zoning laws in this area, the max size in my is 580 sq ft. Also, metal buildings are not allowed. Both of these limitations are a problem for me as I would like to put up a metal...

yes, i understand, and i agree about extending the spans. the one thing my idea has going is that the new roof will be much lighter than what's there now and the structure won't have to work as hard because of it. i understand. you are being a little rude calling me ignorant :lol_hitti but...

well, i'm not really planning on asking for anyone's permission. it's a move that affects nothing really, the roof will be exactly the same size and nobody will know where the wall was... it's really a minor difference (assuming it can be done correctly) to move the wall over a few inches to...

Hello. Yes, there is a cinder block wall below the framing that is visible in the picture.

Hello all Long time lurker, first time poster. We have a carport that is annoyingly just narrow enough not to allow us to park both our vehicles under it. The span of the existing rafters is ~13'6" from the house wall, where they are anchored, to the bearing wall pictured below: If I could...