Garage Size - narrow? Options

[thomasotten]

Looking at building a detached garage to the side and back of my home. Unfortunately, when I take into consideration the 5' setbacks on the property lines, the big space I had in mind gets really cut down. I have more length than I have width. I am looking at a 16' garage, with I suppose a 14' door. I was thinking of getting a scissor lift as well. Is this workable with two car side by side? Should I just put the scissor in the center, rather than to one side? Anyway, just seeing if anyone has any experience or advice.

Thanks

[PlantMan]

Looking at building a detached garage to the side and back of my home. Unfortunately, when I take into consideration the 5' setbacks on the property lines, the big space I had in mind gets really cut down. I have more length than I have width. I am looking at a 16' garage, with I suppose a 14' door. I was thinking of getting a scissor lift as well. Is this workable with two car side by side? Should I just put the scissor in the center, rather than to one side? Anyway, just seeing if anyone has any experience or advice.

Thanks

Good info from Tom.

16' is going to be narrow unless the cars are small (914). You will have issues getting a lift in there with 2 cars. A standard (minimum) garage is typically 20' wide and 20'-22' deep and 16' door. Even this size is small if you plan on having some tools, workbench, and a occasional bike etc. You can make the 16' width work but you will need to pull one car out to work on the other. If you can go deep 25' or more then you will have good room to move around the front of the car, room for tools and a bench, etc.
I have 3 boys who have their own work space, I have move own space and the 914 sits in the middle. I have to park my cars outside of the 3 car garage!