Recent content by mantis

Sorry for the late response! I've been so busy with my project that I forgot I'd asked about compliance on here. Yes, it'll be open to the public. I'm going in with three other people to open a special interest museum.

As expected, the House passed the SPEED Act to accelerate environmental reviews and permits dealing with energy infrastructures. As you can imagine, those who favor deregulation are touting this as a big win for our nation's stability and independence; while those opposed claim it will likely...

Won't they just recoup their costs from the homeowners? I believe that's what happens in my jurisdiction. The city charges the contractor, then the contractor passes the fee along to the homeowner. It's probably the easiest way to manage your issue.

At what point is a business required to meet accessibility requirements, such as offering ramps for wheelchair access and posting signs made with braille for the blind? The permit application asks about these things, but I'm unable to tell if they're mandatory in order to have the permit...

In my city, inspections are deducted from the refund amount, since it takes away resources that could've been used elsewhere. The rest would be refundable. So, it seems that you should refund the full amount in this case. Then again, maybe @Eric is correct and the costs exceeded $150 over...

@Farmaholic and @Seven Out, I took your advice and contacted the company for the information; however, the amusement company is pretty adamant that a permit isn't required since I'm having a private party and I'm not charging a fee. I got them to send the information anyway, just in case, and...

We're hosting a large birthday party for our child's big day. We're going to have a bounce house, a ball pit, and an old-fashioned carousel. I've already obtained a Special Events Permit, so that part has been taking care of, at least. The Parks & Recreation Department handled the permits for...

If you're going to set off fireworks in Hawaii, you'll need a permit. That's surprising to me because they aren't required in my state, which seems to love permit regulations. Luckily, the permits are fairly affordable at $25 and can be purchased online. Obtaining a permit enables a person to...

You know, I guess it's kind of nice to see that they aren't getting special treatment. They're operating in a fairly small town, so I'm surprised that the officials aren't acting star struck. It's empowering to see permitting laws being applied equally.

That's a well-written explanatory article. I'm a layman and I understood it. I bet Rhode Islanders are thrilled that this area of law is geared towards increasing the state's housing stock. I think there may be unintended benefits as well, such as a decrease in traffic, since limiting the...

My local office used to accept baked goods and other food items from the community; however, that had to stop once COVID broke out. I don't believe they accept anything now. It's a shame, since they work really hard and deserve to be treated.

Kudzu is slowly creeping up the bank that's beside my property. It's starting to overtake the huge oak trees and smother them out. If one of those trees falls onto my home, it'll be a disaster. I don't know who owns the land. My neighbor says it's not theirs, and I know it's not mine. It...

As far as I know, you're correct. However, I believe portions of that law are still moving through the courts as they attempt to destroy the regulation of water resources. Either way, I'm sure it will all change once the new administration takes affect. Trump has pledged to end the EPA and...

That sounds rough, Farmaholic. Maybe you could ask the guy to adjust its height, square footage, or other attribute that causes it to fall under the permitting laws. If you do move forward with a permit application, I highly doubt that your neighbor would get into trouble. You'd simply file...

It never occurred to me that a person might need a permit for doing this. I've trapped several stray cats and had them fixed over the years. I guess I'd better check on the legality of it in my jurisdiction. Thanks for bringing up the topic, Jake.