New MEDCottage Structure Approved

From DHCD:
Attached are pictures of the MEDCottage that you may wish to post on the VBCOA web page as a heads-up for the building officials. House Bill H 1307 which was recently passed and went into affect 7/1/10 allows these Temporary Health Care Structures to be placed on property owned or occupied by the caregiver in any single-family residential zoning district on lots zoned for single-family detached dwellings. The structures do not require special use permits. They must be state labeled industrialized buildings 300 sq.ft. or less. They do not require permanent foundations. They must comply with the setback requirements. They must be removed within 30 days in which the impaired person no longer requires care.

More information is available from the staff at the SBCAO office at 804-371-7160.

MedCottage Photos:

Photo 1  Photo 2  Photo 3  Photo 4  Photo 5  Photo 6

____________________________________________

Immediate Past President Lynn Underwood Addresses the Virginia Home Builders Association

Last Week (June 25, 2010) the Home Builders of Virginia held their annual convention on the Eastern Shore. Immediate Past President, Lynn Underwood was invited to address the group. The attached speech was delivered by Underwood to the entire membership. His message of “working together as partners” was warmly received. Before and after his address, while mixing with the membership, EVERY Member had high praise for their local Building Official as a professional and expressed appreciation for their attitude and understanding

Read Lynn's speech by clicking here.  Lynn has asked that anyone that has comments or questions concerning the event or speech, please email him.

_______________________________________________________________