OT:Busted by the city for my workshop :(, no permits......no plans.... |
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OT:Busted by the city for my workshop :(, no permits......no plans.... |
Mueller |
May 27 2004, 05:34 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Am I going to have to pay thru the nose? Any chance I'll have to tear it down?
I recieved a "stop work" notice on our front door and just a while ago someone from the city was there taking pictures...I talked to him on the phone and it appears I am 8 sq ft too big to be building the structure without a permit, but the electrical needs a permit no matter what size the workshop/shed is. Anyone else have this happen? The guy taking the pictures did comment that it looks nice and well built, so let's hope the other inspector and the city does not bust my @ss too bad.......... |
airsix |
May 28 2004, 12:31 AM
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I have bees in my epiglotis Group: Members Posts: 2,196 Joined: 7-February 03 From: Kennewick Man (E. WA State) Member No.: 266 |
QUOTE(Jake Raby @ May 27 2004, 05:22 PM) everyone for 5 miles hates me! Jake, things must get better with the distance because out here in WA state I think you're all right. And Mike, My Dad's a civil engineer - been around the block a few times when it comes to dealing with municipalities. One thing he taught me was "You can't fight city hall." and that's the truth. I've watched them stall a developer into bankrupcy because he didn't act humble enough. (insert Cartman "Respet ma authoritah!" soundbite) Unfortunately when it comes to local governmnets you've got to kiss butt to have any chance of coming out alive. Try to rebel and they'll make you suffer. It's some kind of "I didn't finish school and have low self esteem, but I've got this county job and a little authority so I'm going to make you do what I say or I'm going to stick it to you." attitude. Three or so years ago the city brought the hammer down on a long-time city-council member because he replaced his own water-heater without a permit. Good freakin greaf. It's a simple appliance for crying out loud. This guy was a real conservative and was known as the city watchdog/whistleblower. He was a great councilman if you were a citizen, but a PITA for the local government. So they rairoaded this poor old guy. Really chapped my hide. I always meant to write him a letter of give him a call but he died shortly after that. Dang it, now I'm all pissed off again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Anyway, my point is RUN, don't walk to go get those permits. Do whatever it takes to let them know you are all about full compliance. As soon as they see that you "Respet" their "authoritah" they'll most likely give you their merciful and benevolent blessing (thick taxpayer sarcasm). -Ben M. (Me? I try to pre-fab most of my stuff and then put it up in the dark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) |
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