Building Permitting Process

[UCGal]

[quote=briansd1]

I know people who built houses designed with the intention of adding living space later ( via loft/second floor, closing in breezeways, etc…). They were maxed out on living space so they just built inside, without permits, after the structures were completed and passed inspection.

There’s nothing wrong or unsafe about not getting a permit, other than the official records don’t show the additional space.

Sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do.[/quote]
You are at risk that you will be asked to tear it down.
It happens.

And we were VERY glad we had the permit(s) required… While in the grading phase, an inspector from the engineering department came by and demanded to see the permit. The contractor hadn’t called him… he just saw heavy equipment and he dropped by. He would have shut the job down.

It’s risky to do a visible project without a permit.

Small stuff, like moving an outlet or light fixture… less risky. Big stuff, visible from the street… more risk.

Do you feel lucky, punk? (said in my best Clint voice.)

[briansd1]

[quote=UCGal]
It’s risky to do a visible project without a permit.

Small stuff, like moving an outlet or light fixture… less risky. Big stuff, visible from the street… more risk.

Do you feel lucky, punk? (said in my best Clint voice.)[/quote]

Yes, absolutely.

In a friend’s neighborhood (tract development) one guy did an addition with a only only a 4ft setback from the rear, clearly in violation. As you drive by, you can see. But it’s been standing for the last 10 years.

That’s why I say that enforcement is haphazard.

I don’t want to take the risk and do visible unpermitted improvements. But I can see that others have without any consequences at all.

I think it depends on the neighborhood and how “activist” the neighbors are.

I would rather have unpermitted improvements that look good rather than a decaying neighborhood where people don’t do any improvements.

I also heard that people plant tall hedges for privacy because high fences need permits.

[briansd1]

[quote=UCGal]
It’s risky to do a visible project without a permit.

Small stuff, like moving an outlet or light fixture… less risky. Big stuff, visible from the street… more risk.

Do you feel lucky, punk? (said in my best Clint voice.)[/quote]

Yes, absolutely.

In a friend’s neighborhood (tract development) one guy did an addition with a only only a 4ft setback from the rear, clearly in violation. As you drive by, you can see. But it’s been standing for the last 10 years.

That’s why I say that enforcement is haphazard.

I don’t want to take the risk and do visible unpermitted improvements. But I can see that others have without any consequences at all.

I think it depends on the neighborhood and how “activist” the neighbors are.

I would rather have unpermitted improvements that look good rather than a decaying neighborhood where people don’t do any improvements.

I also heard that people plant tall hedges for privacy because high fences need permits.

[briansd1]

[quote=UCGal]
It’s risky to do a visible project without a permit.

Small stuff, like moving an outlet or light fixture… less risky. Big stuff, visible from the street… more risk.

Do you feel lucky, punk? (said in my best Clint voice.)[/quote]

Yes, absolutely.

In a friend’s neighborhood (tract development) one guy did an addition with a only only a 4ft setback from the rear, clearly in violation. As you drive by, you can see. But it’s been standing for the last 10 years.

That’s why I say that enforcement is haphazard.

I don’t want to take the risk and do visible unpermitted improvements. But I can see that others have without any consequences at all.

I think it depends on the neighborhood and how “activist” the neighbors are.

I would rather have unpermitted improvements that look good rather than a decaying neighborhood where people don’t do any improvements.

I also heard that people plant tall hedges for privacy because high fences need permits.

[briansd1]

[quote=UCGal]
It’s risky to do a visible project without a permit.

Small stuff, like moving an outlet or light fixture… less risky. Big stuff, visible from the street… more risk.

Do you feel lucky, punk? (said in my best Clint voice.)[/quote]

Yes, absolutely.

In a friend’s neighborhood (tract development) one guy did an addition with a only only a 4ft setback from the rear, clearly in violation. As you drive by, you can see. But it’s been standing for the last 10 years.

That’s why I say that enforcement is haphazard.

I don’t want to take the risk and do visible unpermitted improvements. But I can see that others have without any consequences at all.

I think it depends on the neighborhood and how “activist” the neighbors are.

I would rather have unpermitted improvements that look good rather than a decaying neighborhood where people don’t do any improvements.

I also heard that people plant tall hedges for privacy because high fences need permits.

[briansd1]

[quote=UCGal]
It’s risky to do a visible project without a permit.

Small stuff, like moving an outlet or light fixture… less risky. Big stuff, visible from the street… more risk.

Do you feel lucky, punk? (said in my best Clint voice.)[/quote]

Yes, absolutely.

In a friend’s neighborhood (tract development) one guy did an addition with a only only a 4ft setback from the rear, clearly in violation. As you drive by, you can see. But it’s been standing for the last 10 years.

That’s why I say that enforcement is haphazard.

I don’t want to take the risk and do visible unpermitted improvements. But I can see that others have without any consequences at all.

I think it depends on the neighborhood and how “activist” the neighbors are.

I would rather have unpermitted improvements that look good rather than a decaying neighborhood where people don’t do any improvements.

I also heard that people plant tall hedges for privacy because high fences need permits.

[Hobie]

When you are finished with this project you will be prepped to open a business. You will be amazed just how many agencies come out of the woodwork. Most requiring permits or fees and tend to take quite a bit of your time away from revenue producing activities. Just something to think about while in the voting booth. 😉

[Hobie]

When you are finished with this project you will be prepped to open a business. You will be amazed just how many agencies come out of the woodwork. Most requiring permits or fees and tend to take quite a bit of your time away from revenue producing activities. Just something to think about while in the voting booth. 😉

[Hobie]

When you are finished with this project you will be prepped to open a business. You will be amazed just how many agencies come out of the woodwork. Most requiring permits or fees and tend to take quite a bit of your time away from revenue producing activities. Just something to think about while in the voting booth. 😉

[Hobie]

When you are finished with this project you will be prepped to open a business. You will be amazed just how many agencies come out of the woodwork. Most requiring permits or fees and tend to take quite a bit of your time away from revenue producing activities. Just something to think about while in the voting booth. 😉

[Hobie]

When you are finished with this project you will be prepped to open a business. You will be amazed just how many agencies come out of the woodwork. Most requiring permits or fees and tend to take quite a bit of your time away from revenue producing activities. Just something to think about while in the voting booth. 😉

[briansd1]

If Harry Rady can do unpermitted work, then I don’t feel guilty about flaunting the permitting process.

Rady never disclosed the grading, let alone the fact that it was performed without permits, inspections or approvals from the City of San Diego. The concealed and unpermitted work has literally slid into the canyon behind the home.

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/this_just_in/article_6ab27c80-9230-11e0-9a85-001cc4c03286.html

[briansd1]

If Harry Rady can do unpermitted work, then I don’t feel guilty about flaunting the permitting process.

Rady never disclosed the grading, let alone the fact that it was performed without permits, inspections or approvals from the City of San Diego. The concealed and unpermitted work has literally slid into the canyon behind the home.

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/this_just_in/article_6ab27c80-9230-11e0-9a85-001cc4c03286.html

[briansd1]

If Harry Rady can do unpermitted work, then I don’t feel guilty about flaunting the permitting process.

Rady never disclosed the grading, let alone the fact that it was performed without permits, inspections or approvals from the City of San Diego. The concealed and unpermitted work has literally slid into the canyon behind the home.

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/this_just_in/article_6ab27c80-9230-11e0-9a85-001cc4c03286.html

[briansd1]

If Harry Rady can do unpermitted work, then I don’t feel guilty about flaunting the permitting process.

Rady never disclosed the grading, let alone the fact that it was performed without permits, inspections or approvals from the City of San Diego. The concealed and unpermitted work has literally slid into the canyon behind the home.

http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/this_just_in/article_6ab27c80-9230-11e0-9a85-001cc4c03286.html

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