Zoning strikes again

[Alias]

In smaller jurisdictions, one person wears all the hats - building, zoning, signs, etc etc.

I am almost at this point. My main title is 'building department' + planning assistant + code enforcement + weekend airplane refueler + tune in tomorrow.

I had a business owner in yesterday asking about putting a repair shop into a C-1 (retail commercial) building. I referred her over to planning but told her that I didn't think it could be done at that location due to zoning. I got a kudo today from planning for getting the zoning & general plan correct. Business owner will be working to get a use permit for that use at that location. It sure is easier when everyone communicates.

Sue

It's a small town, after all.........

 

[Architect1281]

Let the municipality write the violation

let them place a lien on the property

leave it there

if and when financing or sale is pending

remove the violation

clear the lien - proceed

 

[permitguy]

It depends on the jurisdiction. I used to work for one that would do much more than place a lien and let you keep it there. If you refused to abate a violation, you'd end up in court. If you were found guilty and still refused to abate the violation, you'd end up in jail. I never saw anyone go to jail there, but I saw several with suspended sentences (usually two weeks or so) pending violation abatement and successful completion of probation with no further citations.

 

[Mule]

Just because it is built around a tree does not make it a tree house. In my opinion it is an accessory building.

There wasn't enough questions asked and probably not enough information provided. A lot of times people here what they want to here and not what is actually being said!

Gotta be careful on these kind of issues!

 

[Architect1281]

True to ask questions. many times I get calls and answer the question asked, problem is that the wrong question was answered correctly,

If I ask why they want that info it usually provides quite a different response.

On hectic days with short responses I occasionally feel like I might not be providing the best service.

 

[Yankee]

I can't help but think that the homeowner knew very well that isn't a "tree house". I suppose now I am getting to skeptical, seein' as how I am both zoning and building.

 

[Alias]

I can't help but think that the homeowner knew very well that isn't a "tree house". I suppose now I am getting to skeptical, seein' as how I am both zoning and building.

Yankee -

I'll have to agree with you on this one.

Sue

 

[Frank]

In Virginia this is exempt from the building code. Planning and Zoning is a cat of a different color

Virginia Construction code section 102.3 exemptions item 4 "Nonmechanized playground or recreational equiipment such as swing sets, sliding boards climbing bars jungle gyms sckateboard ramps and similar equipment where no admission fee is charged for its use or admittinance to the areas where the equipment is located."