Building 3F in Charlestown with parking

[Colleen B.]

Hello! I am currently looking at 1,815 sq ft plot of land in Charlestown that is zoned as a 3F. It is an adjacent lot to a 3F that I am looking to renovate & live in. I was interested in using some of the land as parking for both my lot & the 3F I would ultimately build. I am currently just exploring the idea and want to be on the lookout for any "gotchas" & tips that this community could give to me. Is there anything beyond zoning I should take a look at before making an offer on the property? Thanks so much.

[Ryan Wittig]

That definitely does sound questionable. Sounds like you are in all kinds of gray areas. 

I would start by speaking with someone in inspectional services (ISD). In the olden days you could go to 1010 Mass Ave. and speak to someone in person. They aren't always helpful for zoning related info because they're afraid of misrepresenting and getting in trouble, but for something like this it's definitely the best starting point.