Block off the fireplace so they can't use it.

The main issue is that half of the acreage is blocked by a creek which I'd have to build a means to cross. 

I found a lot of issues such as concerns with utility capacity, storm drain easements etc. that we eventually resolved and turned out to be minor but could have been show-stoppers.4.

I am unsure as to the foundation of the cottage, but the modular portion appears to have been a poured slab (approx. 5" deep) with concrete block skirting. 

The main beam also has been cut to accommodate a drain pipe.

The home is about 1 block to the beach...About 300 people, most of which have lived there their entire lives and  are retired, still believe it still is an old PG&E plant that went off line many years back. 

Folks vote for no more STRs, they are gone and you are out of luck.If there is a large block of condo's owned by a single entity, like a wealthy family or corporate entity, you are also in the same boat.

@Michael K Gallagher We originally planned to build three houses on the lots (1/3 -1/2 of a block).

Stacie called, I had blocked off time in my schedule for her.

Situation: we bought a new primary residence one block over from our current house, back in June.