Nosey neighbors

[Bob Peach]

.Thank God you are not my neighbor!!

 

[Hobby_Man22]

.Thank God you are not my neighbor!!

You can't get away with not permitting a 3000 sq foot building.

 

[duneslider]

You can't get away with not permitting a 3000 sq foot building.

You can't just make blanket statements like this. There are vast amounts of land in this country that fall under no building rules. Most of the "rural farmland" in my state basically has zero rules when it comes to what the farms can do on their land for their own use. I think most places it is agricultural zoning. It used to be in my state if you had over 5 acres you could qualify and most structures that were not the "house" didn't require permitting. As cities have become more populated they begin to exercise more power over the people.

There have been a lot of "nosy" neighbors who object to what their neighbors are doing and it all just seems silly. In my dad's neighborhood a neighbor was building a shed (not even very big, just big enough for his 23' ski boat) and the neighbors got together and complained. He wasn't violating any codes and had a permit, so after having to deal with all the problems he went back to the city and found out exactly how big he could legally build his shed and built the largest and tallest structure code would allow for his property.

Sometimes people need to mind their own business and just be nice to others.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

You can't just make blanket statements like this. There are vast amounts of land in this country that fall under no building rules. Most of the "rural farmland" in my state basically has zero rules when it comes to what the farms can do on their land for their own use. I think most places it is agricultural zoning. It used to be in my state if you had over 5 acres you could qualify and most structures that were not the "house" didn't require permitting. As cities have become more populated they begin to exercise more power over the people.

There have been a lot of "nosy" neighbors who object to what their neighbors are doing and it all just seems silly. In my dad's neighborhood a neighbor was building a shed (not even very big, just big enough for his 23' ski boat) and the neighbors got together and complained. He wasn't violating any codes and had a permit, so after having to deal with all the problems he went back to the city and found out exactly how big he could legally build his shed and built the largest and tallest structure code would allow for his property.

Sometimes people need to mind their own business and just be nice to others.

Lol.

Okay in MY area I doubt you could build a 3000 sq foot building unnoticed.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

How big did he build it?

 

[Grimpala]

I have found it's easier to keep them at bay, so every now and then I go out in the driveway with the Shark Vacuum and pretend to vacuum the driveway..

There is nothing wrong with vacuuming your driveway.



Right?

You guys joke, but I've done this. I determined that the grinding dust that I was blowing into my driveway was causing the surface of my driveway to rust. I have, once or twice, vaccumed the drive after a project to try and minimize the rust that builds up.

 

[Toomanytools?]

When asked "What do you need the building for?"
You should have replied "I need somewhere to put the bodies."

 

[PugetDude]

Electric fence.

 

[mike93lx]

You guys joke, but I've done this. I determined that the grinding dust that I was blowing into my driveway was causing the surface of my driveway to rust. I have, once or twice, vaccumed the drive after a project to try and minimize the rust that builds up.

I've vac'd my driveway many times, usually after woodworking projects

 

[bobg03]

You guys joke, but I've done this. I determined that the grinding dust that I was blowing into my driveway was causing the surface of my driveway to rust. I have, once or twice, vaccumed the drive after a project to try and minimize the rust that builds up.

Rust? What is this rust you speak of?

I've vac'd my driveway many times, usually after woodworking projects

I would agree but when you're out there with a household upright and it's obviously not plugged in, it adds a whole new perspective to how your neighbors perceive you....
Think "One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest"

 

[Mb4]

When asked "What do you need the building for?"
You should have replied "I need somewhere to put the bodies."

Unfortunately in this day and age you can't even joke with some people.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

Unfortunately in this day and age you can't even joke with some people.

I just said storage. You can never have too much storage. Lol I should have said meth lab.

 

[Bob Peach]

.Thank God you are not my neighbor!!

This was to the post before mine about researching my permits and contractors insurance etc. Mess around in my business at your own risk. I have on problem with what anyone does on their property, not my business.

 

[Mike65]

My wife & I have been in our "new to us house" for 8 months & I have met 3 of the 4 neighbors & they are all very nice. They are not nosey & we will wave & say hi when we see each other. When we had the garage built & while we are having a deck built I put the building permits up so in case someone gets nosey we are doing it all legal per the towns rules.

 

[toyotadriver]

To me... you better have a permit for every aspect of your build... and I would check. First with the city then I would check to see if the contractors I see are licensed. I would do all this without you even knowing. Property values are important to some. Having an un-permitted, un-inspected building on my neighbors property impacts my property values.

They are not nosey... they are concerned for the investment they made living where they are. There are laws and regulations that should be respected. People can't just do "whatever" they like, they may think they can but... They have neighbors... they all need to get along and live together.

Where I am... I'm surrounded by protected land. Technically you need to ask permission to cut down a tree on your own property because it's removal may cause damage to the protected land next door. It's something you learn to live with. Playing nice with your neighbors. Living together.

Sounds like pure hell.

Then I saw the state you live in and it all makes sense. I really like my freedom and happy my neighbors have freedom too.

 

[toyotadriver]

You can't just make blanket statements like this. There are vast amounts of land in this country that fall under no building rules. Most of the "rural farmland" in my state basically has zero rules when it comes to what the farms can do on their land for their own use. I think most places it is agricultural zoning. It used to be in my state if you had over 5 acres you could qualify and most structures that were not the "house" didn't require permitting. As cities have become more populated they begin to exercise more power over the people.

There have been a lot of "nosy" neighbors who object to what their neighbors are doing and it all just seems silly. In my dad's neighborhood a neighbor was building a shed (not even very big, just big enough for his 23' ski boat) and the neighbors got together and complained. He wasn't violating any codes and had a permit, so after having to deal with all the problems he went back to the city and found out exactly how big he could legally build his shed and built the largest and tallest structure code would allow for his property.

Sometimes people need to mind their own business and just be nice to others.

That's hilarious! The ****** neighbors should suffer for their shittiness.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

Sounds like pure hell.

Then I saw the state you live in and it all makes sense. I really like my freedom and happy my neighbors have freedom too.

I missed that. I didn't realize he was talking about the neighbors. Wtf?

 

[egdede]

Freeeeeedoooooommmmm!!!!!

 

[ddawg16]

Tough crowd

My neighbor on the east side complained about one of my security camera's pointing at her driveway.
The one day their house got burged. She asked me for a copy of the video. My response "I turned off that camera because you didn't like it pointing at your driveway". Needless to say....they asked me to turn it on.

3 Weeks ago, their old Honda CRV got stolen. My camera caught all of it. I gave them a copy of the video. Then suggested they put up motion sensing lights. Gave them a suggestion.

The bought the lights....I put them up....now I don't need to install some on that side of the house. Worth my 10 min of work.
And earned some good will.

Just remember....keep your friends close....keep you enemy's even closer

 

[DeeDubz]

A coworker of mine told me one of his neighbors was in the process of pouring the foundation of his shop (non-permitted) when the county showed up. The guy from the county tried to shut the job down. He told the workers to cease all work on the property. The homeowner was home luckily and basically told the county to f off. He told the guys working to keep working if you wanna get paid. They finished the pour. I suppose one of his neighbors turned him in. Im not sure what will be the result of this if anything.

 

[slowtwitch73]

You just act preoccupied (which you are), glance at you watch or phone and ask the engineer 'how we doing on time' etc etc and unless the neighbor is dumb as a post he will get it.

'Hey were on a tight schedule here.. thanks for coming over, I'll talk with you later'... then turn your back to him and get on with your business.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

A coworker of mine told me one of his neighbors was in the process of pouring the foundation of his shop (non-permitted) when the county showed up. The guy from the county tried to shut the job down. He told the workers to cease all work on the property. The homeowner was home luckily and basically told the county to f off. He told the guys working to keep working if you wanna get paid. They finished the pour. I suppose one of his neighbors turned him in. Im not sure what will be the result of this if anything.

Is the building not allowed to be there? Why try and get away with not permitting it? They'll probably just put a levy on the property and not allow it to be sold or something.

 

[Hobby_Man22]

A coworker of mine told me one of his neighbors was in the process of pouring the foundation of his shop (non-permitted) when the county showed up. The guy from the county tried to shut the job down. He told the workers to cease all work on the property. The homeowner was home luckily and basically told the county to f off. He told the guys working to keep working if you wanna get paid. They finished the pour. I suppose one of his neighbors turned him in. Im not sure what will be the result of this if anything.

Keep us updated on this. Lol