Site Plan & Land Surveyors

[SPOProds-Sean O.]

Anybody here licensed and registered with  the state as a engineer, architect or landscape architect? Need Site Plans, Floor Plans and an A-2 site survey done. Figured I'd check here before calling around.

[richief]

I'd say you can do the site plan, and floor plan by yourself, it can be hand sketched. A survey by a qualified company.
 Another tip, more than one town I've done "homeowner project / permit in," if you get talking with the guys in town hall, you will most likely find someone their that knows CAD, and moonlights doing site plans and floor plans, they'll also be familiar with the minimum acceptable info needed for a permit. Less info is better here, gives you more latitude when the inspector comes out, rather than him focussing on, and critiqueing an exact blueprint for the project.

[SPOProds-Sean O.]

I'd say you can do the site plan, and floor plan by yourself, it can be hand sketched.

The application says "prepared, signed and sealed by an engineer, architect, or landscape architect registered and licensed to conduct business in the State of CT."

Trust me I'd do it myself to save the money if I could.

[richief]

hmmm, I guess they changed the rules for home owner projects their. so soddy choddy

[CTbuilder1]

What is the project?  Residential or commercial? 

[SPOProds-Sean O.]

Residential it's for a Home Occupation Permit to get a zoning change. I'm actually not changing anything at all. Everything will be staying exactly the same as it is now.

[SPOProds-Sean O.]

Nobody?

[indawire]

What Town are you applying in? Speaking from my current position, it is unusual to find that stringent a requirement for an HBB application with a stamped and sealed set of plans (ie:$). I'd talk to the Zoning Officer and find out exactly what he/she wants, they are making the decision what can be accepted with the application. Floor plans and a plot plan are usually sufficient with the HBB office/workshop location clearly defined, parking spaces located on the site plan, type of business, any employees, hours, delivery traffic etc. I assume you have already determined if your HBB is permitted in your zone? We do not allow HBB's to register with the Town Clerk unless they have a Zoning Permit. This means you can't get  a business checking account without the Clerk sign off. Although some might use the "it's my house why can't I do what I want" argument it does protect you and the neighbors from some non permitted business popping up and I've got hours of stories about what happens then.

[SPOProds-Sean O.]

Thanks for the response...I'm applying in Bridgeport. I talked to the Zoning guy and he marked off some stuff I didn't need like a drainage plan. I don't even plan on chaning the floor plan I'm going to use an existing room for assembly. From my understanding Bridgeport's zoning officers don't just approve or deny. You have to apply to the zoning board. Then if they deny you go to an appeal board. I was given an application and told to fill it out. If I got to my mother's tomarrow I will scan the documents for more info.....I need 17 signed and sealed copies   

[indawire]

When I get in on Wed I'll do a quick search of the Bpt. regs for HBB and how they do it. There are no State mandated guidelines for this type of local zoning regulations (unlike Building Codes). HBB Zoning Regulations  can be a result of some political expediency, decades of inattention, overreaction to a previous situation, neighborhood pressure and just plain inertia to name a few. I'll let you know what  I find out and perhaps offer some suggestions if possible. I'm not as familiar with the "big city" as smaller Towns.

[SPOProds-Sean O.]

When I get in on Wed I'll do a quick search of the Bpt. regs for HBB and how they do it. There are no State mandated guidelines for this type of local zoning regulations (unlike Building Codes). HBB Zoning Regulations  can be a result of some political expediency, decades of inattention, overreaction to a previous situation, neighborhood pressure and just plain inertia to name a few. I'll let you know what  I find out and perhaps offer some suggestions if possible. I'm not as familiar with the "big city" as smaller Towns.

Thanks dude I definitely appreciate it. Anybody know if a $500 fee is "normal" for a Home Occupation Permit?

[indawire]

Sorry I didn't get to look up the Bpt regs today, seminar lasted all day, will try on Thurs. $500 for a HBB appl is WAY over the norm unless this includes  a full blown public hearing.  Does the Zoning office get to have a cigarette afterwards?  I hope so!! The more typical HBB appl is just a zoning appl which is $85 +-.