Interesting diversions here, guys. Experienced Minnesota and mosquitoes during 4 years of high school. Hard to get me to even visit the place.
But to make things crystal clear, as much I appreciate your invitations, I have absolutely no desire to move. Since I ranted a few days ago, I connected with a parishioner who actually works in the planning department. Got some light on the problem and a new set of setbacks that were enacted several years ago. Of course the records on my property were never updated as they was no construction activity on the property since the enactment of those restrictions. Color this a landmine. Many of them for the unsuspecting.
So where am I now? I will know more after tomorrow as I have a meeting with my civil engineer. Best case scenario is, I can continue with the floor plan I have with a slight adjustment on the property. Worst case, once the septic setbacks are applied to the building envelope and property setbacks, a new floor plan will have to be determined. What's at stake? Increased costs push this thing off the board of possibilities.
Best thing to happen so far, is the discovery of the parishioner who works in the department. I can get both code and translation from her! And knows who to appeal to in the event I need an adjustment of some arcane details.
Stay tuned.