Interpretation #7017

Published July 03, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
RESIDENT
Code Description
Residential
Chapter
3
Section
R309
Topic
Private Garage

Question

Is it the intent of Section R309 to allow a private garage to be unlimited in area?

Answer Published 07/03/2012 at 5:16 PM

Actually, as a garage there is no limit whether attached or
not. A free standing garage is still a garage and is
addressed directly in the code. The section on garages
(R309) contains no limit on the area of the garage as the
code contains no limit on the area of the house.

Commentary

Some local zoning rules may have an effect on the size of the house or it's accessory structure.