Permitting Talk

Did you hear about the new rules regarding sidewalk cafes and open restaurant regulations in NYC? If you’re running a restaurant, coffee shop, or pub, you don’t want to miss the newest sidewalk...

We usually tell our customers 2-3 weeks for the first review. I've heard that is pretty timely compared to some jurisdictions but i'm curious how it is in other jurisdictions because we *still*...

I think greenhouses don't require a building permit, because sheds typically don't, but I want to be sure. Also, I'm wondering if there are any restrictions for gardens that I should be aware of...

When the contractor quits before the project is finished, does the building permit still remain active, or does the homeowner have to apply for another permit? My gazebo project has turned into a...

What type of software do your municipalities use for tracking building permits through their life cycle? As more and more inspectors use tablets in the field, we need to find something that works...

Hello, fellow forum members! I'm currently considering purchasing a vacant building lot in Ocean County, NJ, but I've hit a bit of a snag. The online wetland map shows that a large part of the...

Has anyone ever dealt with situations where the renovation work requiring permitting is relatively minor compared to what the building department is requiring in terms of plan drawings? I was...

Occasionally someone purchases a home only to discover that permits weren't obtained for some of the home's past renovations. The homeowner may decide to fix the unpermitted work to meet code...

I reached out to several building departments to ask about permitting requirements for detached pergolas. I was particularly interested in how different codes/offices would approach an issue...

These days a lot of people believe that electronic permit processes are far superior to the old school paper-based workflows that used to be standard and commonplace. However, electronic...