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I applied for a permit to build a garage, but my application was denied. Unfortunately, the garage is too tall and wide to fit within the zoning limits. I can't make it any shorter or narrower, or I won't be able to store my boat inside the structure. A workaround is to get a variance. So...

After the recent spate of disastrous hurricanes, I'm curious as to how permitting impacts the push for recovery. I can't imagine that the laws are paused while the area recovers, so how do cities rebuild in a timely manner?

It seems like a money racket to me. In order to have my building permit approved, the electrical work must be completed by an electrician who has been registered and approved by the city. Why can't I hire a family member to do the job, who is a licensed electrician? I'm not knowledgeable...

Check out this handy guide I found online. It goes over our federal environmental regulations in a simplified manner, using plain language. The guide covers everything from hazardous waste to storm water runoff and more. Hopefully you'll find it as helpful as I do.

In what appears to be a major win for the Navajo Nation, the hydropower projects will not be moving forward after federal regulators denied the necessary permits. One reason for the denial was that the developers failed to consult the tribe about the project and the surrounding land...

Hello, I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I'm a developer in Jefferson County, Alabama. I have the permits that I need to build a single-family home for a buddy of mine. What I need to know is whether I need to get a low voltage permit before installing his security system. I normally...