property and building questions

DIGGLER · 03-26-2014, 09:11 PM

so im looking at buying another lot in my neighborhood. its been on the market for about 2 years, and they have come down on the price about $4k. i made a lowball offer, stood my ground on it, and they accepted.

the lot is on a 15% grade (or something like that), and is side to side. in other words, the street in front of it is also on the same 15% grade.
the lot is 140ft wide, 180ft deep.
wooded
40ft inside from the left side is a creek. runs front to back through the lot.

questions-
1. do any of you guys have experience with s.c. septic regulations? how far from the creek would a septic tank need to be located? 50-75ft? will the slope screw that up?
2. any special permits needed to run my skidsteer around a creek? i would like to use a root rake to remove all the overgrown stuff.
3. my neighborhood regulations mandate a single family dwelling of more than 1200sq. ft floorspace, along with its private garage,etc.. no garage/building by itself. i am considering building a garage on the property.... can i simply get everyone in the neighborhood to sign something saying they are "ok" with me making an exception?

just wanted to see if anyone might have any input on any of this...

03-26-2014, 09:11 PM	#1
DIGGLER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,458	property and building questions so im looking at buying another lot in my neighborhood. its been on the market for about 2 years, and they have come down on the price about $4k. i made a lowball offer, stood my ground on it, and they accepted. the lot is on a 15% grade (or something like that), and is side to side. in other words, the street in front of it is also on the same 15% grade. the lot is 140ft wide, 180ft deep. wooded 40ft inside from the left side is a creek. runs front to back through the lot. questions- 1. do any of you guys have experience with s.c. septic regulations? how far from the creek would a septic tank need to be located? 50-75ft? will the slope screw that up? 2. any special permits needed to run my skidsteer around a creek? i would like to use a root rake to remove all the overgrown stuff. 3. my neighborhood regulations mandate a single family dwelling of more than 1200sq. ft floorspace, along with its private garage,etc.. no garage/building by itself. i am considering building a garage on the property.... can i simply get everyone in the neighborhood to sign something saying they are "ok" with me making an exception? just wanted to see if anyone might have any input on any of this...