Permitting Talk

I let my wife talk me into finishing our basement without permits back in 2007. We put in electrical, walls, sheet rock, HVAC ducts. Now we are looking at getting some other stuff done and...

One of DOGE's reforms is for the federal government to adopt a performance culture a la Silicon Valley. As stated in the "Fork in the Road" email that went out to all federal workers on Jan 28...

This summer I would like to build my own in-ground swimming pool, as it's always been a dream of mine to have one. What is needed in order to get the ball rolling? I know I need to make sure where...

hey everyone! I'm wondering if your jurisdiction has a form for the public to use to request a director's interpretation of something in the municipal code. I was asked to create one and would...

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*...

Good Morning, I received a submittal for a pre-manufactured self-water vending building. What group would it be under? This is my first water vending project and not sure if it should be...

I moved into an old house about 10 years ago and have been wanting to remodel the whole place ever since. One of the worst rooms in the house is our bathroom. It's seen better days, and is due for...

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...

It's that time of year again where we all worry about our taxes. Which business permits are considered tax deductible? I'm going to hire a professional to do my taxes, but I'm not sure what to...