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James Bentwood

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[QUOTE="pmd8, post: 932215, member: 1792"]
Not sure why the media is saying it's in Inlet Beach.  Watch Tower Lane is in Watersound.

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I think WaterSound Beach has an Inlet zip code. 

Those homes are massive and close together.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="pmd8">Not sure why the media is saying it&#039;s in Inlet Beach.  Watch Tower Lane is in Watersound.<br />
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</blockquote>I think WaterSound Beach has an Inlet zip code. <br />
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Those homes are massive and close together.

pmd8

Beach Lover

UPDATE:
The fire has destroyed three homes and impacted a total of five.
No injuries have been reported. This a district-wide effort and the firefight is ongoing as of 5:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Partners from [URL='https://www.facebook.com/pcbfire/?__cft__[0]=AZWCRJtc0X6nVGUrPfLFcfoMT9rw8W6DoluikBrhsMPAaAYTdudCYf_ayE75JnSRzwJjre9yGU63WTzp8lI84bFaWtXRZIx3Okx-Be9ieVVAehL9Hv2l70fWUtbKxyRNcC6o4tMpiQG6eCcH-QFfUTPc_lCg0JZQW2byHcit4kVZCg&__tn__=kK-R']Panama City Beach Fire Rescue[/URL] and [URL='https://www.facebook.com/WCFRFL/?__cft__[0]=AZWCRJtc0X6nVGUrPfLFcfoMT9rw8W6DoluikBrhsMPAaAYTdudCYf_ayE75JnSRzwJjre9yGU63WTzp8lI84bFaWtXRZIx3Okx-Be9ieVVAehL9Hv2l70fWUtbKxyRNcC6o4tMpiQG6eCcH-QFfUTPc_lCg0JZQW2byHcit4kVZCg&__tn__=kK-R']Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida[/URL] are assisting, as well as [URL='https://www.facebook.com/WCSOFL/?__cft__[0]=AZWCRJtc0X6nVGUrPfLFcfoMT9rw8W6DoluikBrhsMPAaAYTdudCYf_ayE75JnSRzwJjre9yGU63WTzp8lI84bFaWtXRZIx3Okx-Be9ieVVAehL9Hv2l70fWUtbKxyRNcC6o4tMpiQG6eCcH-QFfUTPc_lCg0JZQW2byHcit4kVZCg&__tn__=kK-R']Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida[/URL].


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UPDATE:<br />
The fire has destroyed three homes and impacted a total of five.<br />
No injuries have been reported. This a district-wide effort and the firefight is ongoing as of 5:45 p.m. Wednesday.<br />
Partners from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pcbfire/?__cft__[0]=AZWCRJtc0X6nVGUrPfLFcfoMT9rw8W6DoluikBrhsMPAaAYTdudCYf_ayE75JnSRzwJjre9yGU63WTzp8lI84bFaWtXRZIx3Okx-Be9ieVVAehL9Hv2l70fWUtbKxyRNcC6o4tMpiQG6eCcH-QFfUTPc_lCg0JZQW2byHcit4kVZCg&amp;__tn__=kK-R" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Panama City Beach Fire Rescue</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WCFRFL/?__cft__[0]=AZWCRJtc0X6nVGUrPfLFcfoMT9rw8W6DoluikBrhsMPAaAYTdudCYf_ayE75JnSRzwJjre9yGU63WTzp8lI84bFaWtXRZIx3Okx-Be9ieVVAehL9Hv2l70fWUtbKxyRNcC6o4tMpiQG6eCcH-QFfUTPc_lCg0JZQW2byHcit4kVZCg&amp;__tn__=kK-R" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida</a> are assisting, as well as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WCSOFL/?__cft__[0]=AZWCRJtc0X6nVGUrPfLFcfoMT9rw8W6DoluikBrhsMPAaAYTdudCYf_ayE75JnSRzwJjre9yGU63WTzp8lI84bFaWtXRZIx3Okx-Be9ieVVAehL9Hv2l70fWUtbKxyRNcC6o4tMpiQG6eCcH-QFfUTPc_lCg0JZQW2byHcit4kVZCg&amp;__tn__=kK-R" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Walton County Sheriff&#039;s Office, Florida</a>.<br />
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[QUOTE="James Bentwood, post: 932220, member: 16260"]
I think WaterSound Beach has an Inlet zip code.

Those homes are massive and close together.
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Yes, looking at the aerials and using the measuring tool on the property appraiser's website, they appear to be 10 feet apart.  The most recent update is that three houses have thus far been destroyed and five are involved.  I'm guessing they are wood-frame like most of the new homes in South Walton.

That would mean a 5-foot setback for each house.  I thought Walton County required 20-foot setbacks.  Of course most of these lots are only 50-feet wide...

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="James Bentwood">I think WaterSound Beach has an Inlet zip code.<br />
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Those homes are massive and close together.</blockquote>Yes, looking at the aerials and using the measuring tool on the property appraiser&#039;s website, they appear to be 10 feet apart.  The most recent update is that three houses have thus far been destroyed and five are involved.  I&#039;m guessing they are wood-frame like most of the new homes in South Walton.<br />
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That would mean a 5-foot setback for each house.  I thought Walton County required 20-foot setbacks.  Of course most of these lots are only 50-feet wide...

Matt J

SWGB

[QUOTE="pmd8, post: 932227, member: 1792"]
Yes, looking at the aerials and using the measuring tool on the property appraiser's website, they appear to be 10 feet apart.  The most recent update is that three houses have thus far been destroyed and five are involved.  I'm guessing they are wood-frame like most of the new homes in South Walton.

That would mean a 5-foot setback for each house.  I thought Walton County required 20-foot setbacks.  Of course most of these lots are only 50-feet wide...
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Setbacks are 7.5 feet. You're using a tool that literally disclaims itself as not to scale. Also, 7.5 is the standard side setback in Walton county.

I think we should be focusing on the tragedy that is people loosing their third or fourth home.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="pmd8">Yes, looking at the aerials and using the measuring tool on the property appraiser&#039;s website, they appear to be 10 feet apart.  The most recent update is that three houses have thus far been destroyed and five are involved.  I&#039;m guessing they are wood-frame like most of the new homes in South Walton.<br />
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That would mean a 5-foot setback for each house.  I thought Walton County required 20-foot setbacks.  Of course most of these lots are only 50-feet wide...</blockquote><br />
Setbacks are 7.5 feet. You&#039;re using a tool that literally disclaims itself as not to scale. Also, 7.5 is the standard side setback in Walton county.<br />
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I think we should be focusing on the tragedy that is people loosing their third or fourth home.

Also, setbacks are determined from the finished first floor wall. Most of those homes have at least three foot roof hangovers that aren't governed by setbacks.

Also, setbacks are determined from the finished first floor wall. Most of those homes have at least three foot roof hangovers that aren&#039;t governed by setbacks.

[QUOTE="Matt J, post: 932228, member: 4760"]
Setbacks are 7.5 feet. You're using a tool that literally disclaims itself as not to scale. Also, 7.5 is the standard side setback in Walton county.

I think we should be focusing on the tragedy that is people loosing their third or fourth home.
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Thanks for the clarification.  I'm surprised that the setbacks aren't greater for multistory structures like these.

The parcel outlined in red is reportedly where the fire started.  Look how close the roofs are. 

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<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">Setbacks are 7.5 feet. You&#039;re using a tool that literally disclaims itself as not to scale. Also, 7.5 is the standard side setback in Walton county.<br />
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I think we should be focusing on the tragedy that is people loosing their third or fourth home.</blockquote>Thanks for the clarification.  I&#039;m surprised that the setbacks aren&#039;t greater for multistory structures like these.<br />
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The parcel outlined in red is reportedly where the fire started.  Look how close the roofs are. <br />
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I was traveling at the time.

To further clear the air there are smaller setbacks, but they are due to strange lot sizes or other situations such as an auxillary building that can sit directly on the property line.

If you think these are close check out Rosemary where some homes rainwater falls on a neighbors roof.

I was traveling at the time.<br />
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To further clear the air there are smaller setbacks, but they are due to strange lot sizes or other situations such as an auxillary building that can sit directly on the property line.<br />
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If you think these are close check out Rosemary where some homes rainwater falls on a neighbors roof.

[QUOTE="Matt J, post: 932231, member: 4760"]
I was traveling at the time.

To further clear the air there are smaller setbacks, but they are due to strange lot sizes or other situations such as an auxillary building that can sit directly on the property line.

If you think these are close check out Rosemary where some homes rainwater falls on a neighbors roof.
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You weren't kidding.


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<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">I was traveling at the time.<br />
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To further clear the air there are smaller setbacks, but they are due to strange lot sizes or other situations such as an auxillary building that can sit directly on the property line.<br />
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If you think these are close check out Rosemary where some homes rainwater falls on a neighbors roof.</blockquote><br />
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You weren&#039;t kidding.<br />
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PoppaJ

SoWal Insider

[QUOTE="Matt J, post: 932231, member: 4760"]
I was traveling at the time.

To further clear the air there are smaller setbacks, but they are due to strange lot sizes or other situations such as an auxillary building that can sit directly on the property line.

If you think these are close check out Rosemary where some homes rainwater falls on a neighbors roof.
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And I was required to have 12ft from the edge of my pool to the rear property line in Miramar Beach.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">I was traveling at the time.<br />
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To further clear the air there are smaller setbacks, but they are due to strange lot sizes or other situations such as an auxillary building that can sit directly on the property line.<br />
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If you think these are close check out Rosemary where some homes rainwater falls on a neighbors roof.</blockquote>And I was required to have 12ft from the edge of my pool to the rear property line in Miramar Beach.

[QUOTE="Poppaj, post: 932237, member: 30199"]
And I was required to have 12ft from the edge of my pool to the rear property line in Miramar Beach.
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Front and rear setbacks are completely different and vary as well.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Poppaj">And I was required to have 12ft from the edge of my pool to the rear property line in Miramar Beach.</blockquote>Front and rear setbacks are completely different and vary as well.

Jimmy T

Side setbacks are 7.5 feet. Front setback is 20 feet. Rear is 15. I'm sure there is a way to get around those if you have enough money.

Side setbacks are 7.5 feet. Front setback is 20 feet. Rear is 15. I&#039;m sure there is a way to get around those if you have enough money.

[QUOTE="Jimmy T, post: 932248, member: 28677"]
Side setbacks are 7.5 feet. Front setback is 20 feet. Rear is 15. I'm sure there is a way to get around those if you have enough money.
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Two neighborhoods over in Legion Park and on the south side of 98 there are rear setbacks no more than 5 or 6 feet. It seems Walton has a variety of rules.

This is south Holiday Rd.
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<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Jimmy T">Side setbacks are 7.5 feet. Front setback is 20 feet. Rear is 15. I&#039;m sure there is a way to get around those if you have enough money.</blockquote>Two neighborhoods over in Legion Park and on the south side of 98 there are rear setbacks no more than 5 or 6 feet. It seems Walton has a variety of rules.<br />
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This is south Holiday Rd.<br />
<img src="https://sowal.com/forum/attachments/90496/" alt="1628773110923.jpeg" />

To further explain....

Lots of record (owned prior to passage of the comp plan) retain their original setbacks which in most cases are five feet.

Also, small or oddly shaped lots can be exempted from setbacks as well.

I will say regarding side setbacks that this is a very important number when talking about fires. When the Mussett Bayou fire broke out the homes saved were generally more than fifteen feet apart. The main reason for side setbacks is to allow emergency vehicles through.

To further explain....<br />
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Lots of record (owned prior to passage of the comp plan) retain their original setbacks which in most cases are five feet.<br />
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Also, small or oddly shaped lots can be exempted from setbacks as well.<br />
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I will say regarding side setbacks that this is a very important number when talking about fires. When the Mussett Bayou fire broke out the homes saved were generally more than fifteen feet apart. The main reason for side setbacks is to allow emergency vehicles through.

Not sure why the media is saying it's in Inlet Beach.  Watch Tower Lane is in Watersound.

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Not sure why the media is saying it&#039;s in Inlet Beach.  Watch Tower Lane is in Watersound.<br />
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