Apartment Option Plans

Apartment Option Plans

Apartment Option Plans are plans that have space included, designated as Utility space in addition to the Garage space. That make it a "U" occupancy for the whole building. The Apartment Option Garage Plans include an extra, back page which show the apartment layout plan suited for that specific plan. If  your zoning category allows accessory dwelling space above the garage space (R3 occupancy) you can include the second floor optional apartment plan in building permit application. However, R3 has additional requirements beyond standard U occupancy which include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, insulation, fire separation from the garage space and standard residential egress. An approach used by many customers is to build the garage with the extra space as U occupancy and then plan to later adapt  that space to an apartment use.  The local authority can advise you on that. This unique collection of plans is available only at Behm Design.