Another permit battle in my future.

[tybeegb]

Our front porch needs major repairs.  WofTy says it just needs a few more nails.  If that was the case I would not even bother with a permit.  However, it is way, way worse than that.  The fact that it can easily be seen from the road, and that I have to take it completely down and rebuild it, means I have to go see the Permit Lady, who is not as bad as the last one, but still not something I want to do.  If I don't, and they see me working, I will get another dreaded Stop Work notice and have to report to City Hall and explain what I am doing. 

[Thaddeus Kosciuszko]

I would suggest a strategy of Divert and Distract.  Start collecting junk cars and old appliances in your front yard.  Park a derelict box truck in front of the porch. 

Then start your work on the porch.  City Hall will get their panties wound up so tight about the junk cars and appliances they will never notice you fixed the porch.  And in the end, collecting and getting rid of the junk will probably only be half the cost of a permit, so you'll be money ahead too.

[maddmaxx]

In the meantime, begin stocking up on the forms necessary to make an appointment to see the secretary who makes appointments for the permit lady and who gives you additional forms necessary for the permit.

If you have a bit of spare time, a crash course in Vogon might prove useful.

[Longjohn]

Night vision goggles and screws. They won’t catch you.

[Wilbur]

I would build a fence first (privacy), then do the work. Permits cause too many questions and in our case, cause more taxes.. 

[Ralphie]

37 minutes ago, Longjohn said:

Night vision goggles and screws. They won’t catch you.

Just like Johnny cashs Cadillac . Piece by piece.

 

[Airehead]

Take her coffee and Danish when you go.  Porch is a safety hazard of course must be rebuilt.

But

please don't let it go to smoothly or we wont have anything to read about.  Permit Lady is almost as good as LAJ.

[Ralphie]

7 minutes ago, Airehead said:

Take her coffee and Danish when you go.  Porch is a safety hazard of course must be rebuilt.

But

please don't let it go to smoothly or we wont have anything to read about.  Permit Lady is almost as good as LAJ.

Yes. Your suffering and travails are a great source of amusement to us all.

[pedalphile]

You should send the missus out with hammer & nails while you get a few rounds in.

[Indy]

Oh are we talking new footers?  I love Tybee footers.

[Dirtyhip]

if you are repairing it same/same, why would you need a permit at all.  You aren't doing something new, you are repairing.  As long as the size is the same... <shrug>

[tybeegb]

8 hours ago, Dirtyhip said:

if you are repairing it same/same, why would you need a permit at all.  You aren't doing something new, you are repairing.  As long as the size is the same... <shrug>

That's what I said two or three permits ago. 

[tybeegb]

WofTy has spoken.  I do not need a permit.  She will pay whatever fine is imposed when they issue the Stop Work order.  I will proceed accordingly.   

[Scrapr]

1 hour ago, tybeegb said:

WofTy has spoken.  I do not need a permit.  She will pay whatever fine is imposed when they issue the Stop Work order.  I will proceed accordingly.   

Yay!!! 

Now which forumite drops a dime on WoTy to watch the drama????  

[Square Wheels]

9 hours ago, tybeegb said:

WofTy has spoken.  I do not need a permit.  She will pay whatever fine is imposed when they issue the Stop Work order.  I will proceed accordingly.   

Is this your car?

[jsharr]

1 hour ago, Square Wheels said:

Is this your car?

Or if the stop work order thing does not work out...

[pedalphile]

13 hours ago, tybeegb said:

WofTy has spoken.  I do not need a permit.  She will pay whatever fine is imposed when they issue the Stop Work order.  I will proceed accordingly.   

I still think you should send her out with the hammer & nails while you play golf.

[Parr8hed]

I agree with the Hip.  You should not need a stinking permit to repair existing structures.  I am curious to see how this will play out with the permit lady.

[Dirtyhip]

I like the way your wife rolls.  I agree with her.

Really, it is just a way for them to raise your taxes higher.

My only advice.  Get it done swiftly, and on a weekend. 

[Longjohn]

6 hours ago, Dirtyhip said:

I like the way your wife rolls.  I agree with her.

Really, it is just a way for them to raise your taxes higher.

My only advice.  Get it done swiftly, and on a weekend. 

and under cover of darkness