Recent content by Saxton

Now that's what I call win-win. I'm sure the participants will enjoy getting paid, while having a chance to sharpen their writing skills and learning more about their local government. Plus, it creates a good-will vibe within the community between its citizens and officials.

Your job sounds interesting, chasnr. It's nice to have an expert join us. Wouldn't your scaffolding fall under a temporary use permit? I don't believe that scaffolding is meant to stay up, so I think it qualifies. You can find the Temporary Use of Right of Way Permit Application right here.

I'm no expert, but my understanding is that all permit building codes follow state law. Other municipalities are allowed to make things more stringent, but they can't ignore the basic rules as set out by the state. So by following your cities permitting rules, you're also following state law.

Is this a permanent structure or is it portable? I also wonder whether it's detached. The Reddit poster might have a workaround depending on where he or she resides. I've read the thread, but I don't believe the poster has disclosed that information. Really, though, the homeowner's best bet...

Have you found those clients eager to learn the system, or are they content to let you guys handle the digital side of things? I think it's interesting that you guys still find it easier to use digital filing, despite having some clients who lack computer skills. I think I would as well.

After the pollution and water quality laws were relaxed locally, those of us who rely on well water paid the price. All sorts of cancer causing chemicals have leached into our groundwater. So, even though the lack of regulation means it's easier to get your permit approved, I can't say that's...

What a good idea, as it will allow the pros to stand out, while also highlighting their industry knowledge and capabilities. You've put together a great community here, Eric.

Absolutely! I'd also say that it depends on the time of year as well. Keep in mind that many employees take vacation during the summer and around the holidays, so applications might be delayed during those times. My advice is to apply for a permit as soon as you know you're going to need one...

I've spent the last two hours reading over that Reddit community, so thanks for introducing me to another intriguing Reddit community. I'd say that some of the Redditors are giving the poster bad advice. Yes, a few years ago u/kylenmckinney could probably enter a public space, take care of the...

I have some family in Sunbright, Tennessee. Sadly, a devastating tornado tore through the city earlier this month. Unfortunately, neither the state nor the federal government offered assistance, because the city doesn't meet the threshold for financial damage. It really is a tiny dot on the...

I'm baffled at how little some of them make. It sounds like a tough job, to get out there in all sorts of weather and hawk your food. They're clearly hard workers with an entrepreneurial spirit. You'd think the county would bend over backwards to help them obtain the proper permits.

It sounds awfully complicated in some states. I guess they're worried about spreading salmonella or diseases between flocks. Luckily, in Minnesota, it's relatively easy to sell your eggs on a casual basis directly to the consumer. There's no need for a food handler's license, and there's no...

You might need a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit, but that's only if you'll be dumping pollutants down a storm drain that leads to the local water supply. Some fertilizers and pesticides might count as pollutants. I'm not sure about the rest; however, one great resource to check...

In my experience, they're much more costly to obtain and there's more red tape to deal with, particularly if there's an objection from potential neighbors.

Can you imagine the lawsuits that the county might face if a customer got sick after eating at one of those establishments? I'm shocked that the county waited so long to enforce their own regulations. We're several months into 2024, after all.