You need x frontage and you have x-4 feet" New Investor: "But I see exceptions to the frontage requirement all over town" ZO: "That was then, we don't do that now" NI:  "But you made an exception, like, last year to a house on Maple Street" ZO:  "You can always apply for a variance, but you will need multiple variances for front setback, side lot setback, impervious coverage, permission from the DOT, the EPA, soil tests, UST sweeps, drainage management system....." 

This soil is very sandy. 

Ideally, you should have a soil test done, and then based on that result, you'll know how many feet of dirt to take away and how many feet of "select fill" to bring in, so your future foundation doesn't buckle or shift on our expansive soils. 

Petersburg, FL, and after vetting property management companies, I have narrowed my search between Compass or Sandy Beach.

I have been looking at Marietta and Sandy Springs areas for options as I am most familiar with them.

Depending on where it is, you might need a soil report or at least request one from the seller or ask your title rep for an NHD report to check if it's in a liquefaction zone or close to any major fault line.

Hey Sandy!

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@Leslie L MeneusGet a soil test Check the elevation, utility connection and Verify city zoning

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