Christy
b*tch rocket
At some point I want to buy a house on the water in St. Mary's or Calvert (preferably St. Mary's). So, all of you folks who either live on the water or know a lot about zoning and planning, what is your advice on what to look for in a property and what do I need to avoid? I have seen a house/property with a gigantic boathouse. Is a boathouse a good thing or a bad thing? I have heard that you are not allowed to build docks with a covered boathouse anymore. Any idea why that is?
Anyway, lots of questions. I am in no hurry to make the leap just yet. I just want to become well informed, so I don't screw myself over and buy a cute little place that winds up to be a nightmarish money pit. Also, say the dock needs repairs, at what point do you have to get new permits? Can you just repair a bad dock as long as you keep the same footprint or do you need to get a permit?
Thanks!
Anyway, lots of questions. I am in no hurry to make the leap just yet. I just want to become well informed, so I don't screw myself over and buy a cute little place that winds up to be a nightmarish money pit. Also, say the dock needs repairs, at what point do you have to get new permits? Can you just repair a bad dock as long as you keep the same footprint or do you need to get a permit?
Thanks!