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To the best of my knowledge, most building codes are created and adopted at the state level, and those must be followed whether a city creates additional codes or not. So, it's not like the people wouldn't have some protections already in place. As such, I could see the creation of additional...

Two filmmakers, Alexander Rienzie and Connor Burkesmith, initiated a lawsuit to challenge the legality of the National Park Service permit-and-fee system. Their lawsuit claims that it's unconstitutional, among other things. The filmmakers initiated the claim after they were denied a filming...

You've helped me out so many times on this forum, mantis, that I'd love to be able to pay it back. Unfortunately, I've not been able to find an exact answer. This article states that the new requirements only relate to permanent amusement rides, whereas yours is temporary. I wonder if the...

We have a few Californians on this forum who will be delighted that you've joined, Liza. It's good to have you here. How long have you been in the industry?

In my neck of the woods, it's in the building code under Liquefied Petroleum Gases, I believe. Is she hoping to opt for a fuel conversion?

I wonder if that law in Hawaii is really enforced, though. I say that because technically fireworks are illegal in my city. They're illegal to own, illegal to buy, and illegal to set off. That hasn't stopped anyone from buying and selling them, though. Firecrackers are a staple for most...

Don't judge me, but I'm a fan of reality television. I especially like TLC's Sister Wives. So, I've been closely following Maddie's blog about Taeda Farms, which she's opening with her mother, Janelle. It's been interesting to see them grapple with permitting issues. I'm sure many of us...

I talked things over with my neighbor and we agreed to take the advice given here. I called the city to let them know that I made the mistake and the inspector is coming out to see where we're at with the project and what might need to be undone for a thorough inspection. Hopefully we didn't...

What county are you in, Cass? The laws around animal shelters are pretty area specific in your state. I'd say you'll need a kennel permit at the very least. Obtaining one of those will depend on how your property is zoned. If you're planning to be a nonprofit organization, you'll need to...

We're in a pickle! My neighbor is working on an outbuilding for our machinery, but it turns out that we expected him to get the permit, while he thought we had already obtained it. Folks, we're about halfway through the build already! What do we do now? I don't want to get him in trouble or...

Gosh, that sounds like a horrible situation. I really hope she finds a resolution. Sadly, even if the landlord gets in trouble for failing to obtain the proper permits, it won't help her out. If anything, the landlord will get fined and shut down, which is what the landlord deserves, but the...

I wonder how many folks come close to selling that amount? The application fee seems a little high, but maybe it'll be worth to someone who has a lot of customers.

In the nation's capital, our politicians are debating about whether they need to usher in permitting reforms that will make it easier, or might even incentivize, fossil fuel production in order to remain competitive with China. Some senators, like Republican Bill Cassidy of Maryland, believe...

I don't envy you, Saxton. It's a shame that your well water is no longer useable. You've tried filtering out the contaminants, right? There are some amazing filtration systems out on the market today. As for me, I'll be waiting to see who wins locally. One candidate, who is running for...

I'm hosting a family reunion at Belmont Grove park in Pennsylvania, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy it's been to set up. The state requires you to get a picnic permit, but it's easy to obtain. I think I paid around $140 for the permit and to reserve the pavilion, which was less...

I'm not surprised, though I don't think it will help. I firmly believe that there are two key ways to stop mass shootings in our schools. The first is to lock the school down, so that all parties must enter through a single door and after being buzzed in. The second is to ban automatic...

I'm coming at this from a farmer's perspective. Since you'd like to use the stream for irrigation, it also stands to reason that your downstream neighbors rely on that water source as well. If you block that source of water, you'll have unhappy neighbors who might complain and attempt to get...

I'm glad you joined the forum, Kim, as it sounds like you know what it takes to get permits approved. If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to know the number one piece of advice that you share with clients when it comes to the permitting process.

An interesting thing happened at my local farmers market yesterday when a vendor got fined for selling organic produce that wasn't certified. The vendor isn't new to selling, so I'm not entirely sure that I buy the story, but the vendor supposedly believed that having a permit to sell organic...

It's interesting that many of them spring from a complaint. I'd say most officials loathe having to condemn properties, especially if someone is using it or can't afford to get it up to code. It's nice to know that some departments attempt to help the owners. I'm glad you shared that, Eric...