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Thanks James, I'm not beyond knocking the walls down and starting over but it just seems kind of wasteful. I'm ok with losing the roof but I am still hoping to come up with a solution that doesn't require the demo of the walls.

Thanks Lakeroadster!!!

Good question. They share a lintel.

I tried but for whatever reason (maybe I don't have pic posting privileges yet), they were coming up as blanks.

Good idea but I'd rather not have tenants if I can help it.

It has never been used as such but the modifications necessary to make it into one would not be too onerous. For a front access garage one would have to knock into the wall with the two windows and install the garage door there.

Hello all, Posting to see if anybody has any ideas on how I could best modify my place to better meet my garage/workshop needs. Pls read below and let me know if you have any thoughts/ideas - thanks! :thumbup: The short version is that our house came with a 'mother in law' apartment/little...

Any way you can get the pics to post again?

i know this thread has been dormant for some time but it sure would be nice to see the pics (any of them!). what happened?

Yes, we'd like to stay here. It's a big enough house and lot for our purposes, the garage/workspace area is a must. Yes, I looked into this before deciding to stay put. The county is much easier than the city and it would not be a problem to build a good size shop if we moved but we in terms...

Very nice work. What is the finished height (floor to roof peak)?

It's a zoning rule. It is written to limit size and materials (hence no metal buildings).

Yes, it says garage, but there is some ambiguity in the description of the zoning limitations. I agree the wording is the key, that's where there may be some space.

Another good suggestion, thanks.

A very good suggestion. I'm currently making my way through the zoning ordinances to see where I might be able to find an opening.

OK, agreed, I understated what is a 50% increase. It sounds brutal to say '50%' larger where the difference between 580 and 870 (numerically anyway) does not. I understand that the metal building will be tough (see above), however, there are some exceptions in similarly zoned areas. I have...

I understand where you are coming from and agree the possible reasons are critical. I have some ideas, will need to develop them into a convincing proposal. It's not going to be easy but I think there is a chance, every rule has its exceptions.

Thanks. I will remember your story as I start on what is likely to be a similar adventure (hopefully it will end in the same way).

Right, the need is the issue, hence the post. I've gotten a couple of good ideas from this post so far.

Metal frame + SIP is a possibility. Stucco is not (at least not without variance).