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541. Posted: 4 Dec 2012 07:36 - Cabin Construction / How far can you stretch the 144sqft law?
Found the exact wording - "Exemptions. No building permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories: (1) Construction or installation of up to two one-story detached structures associated with on...
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542. Posted: 4 Dec 2012 00:09 - Cabin Construction / How far can you stretch the 144sqft law?
In my state, NM, here is the exact wording on that section... A building permit shall not be required for the following: 1. One story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar us...
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543. Posted: 1 Dec 2012 13:28 - Member's Projects and Photos / 14'x14' plans, hoping for Spring start
Renee, I like your ideas! Not sure about all the building code stuff as mentioned, but I'm also very interested in the tiny/small house movement. And I'll gladly proclaim I'm in the WTSHTF clulb! (It's why I live in NW ...
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544. Posted: 1 Dec 2012 09:52 - Member's Projects and Photos / 14'x14' plans, hoping for Spring start
...; or they could get worse. Nobody has a real job and the government feeds the masses in exchange for their squealing on anything and everything.... But to the quoted part of the OP. Many places have an exemption to building permits for 200 sq ft or less, or perhaps even a lesser figure. But if the fine print is read and understood it can often be plainly seen that the i...
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545. Posted: 28 Nov 2012 16:35 - Cabin Construction / On Wheels Question
Hi hitanktank, Did you also ask what the regulations involved? Always a risk staying under the radar as people and enforcement can change. I was worried when I started to look into building (NE Quebec). Only to find that I could do exactly what I wanted to do. My cabin is a seasonal dwelling so I can use an outhouse and grey water pit. I needed to build 50 feet from t...
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546. Posted: 27 Nov 2012 23:17 - Cabin Construction / On Wheels Question
...cial that happens to see or hear of the house/trailer. The transportable unit may not be the issue. The issue could be the oocupancy. Lots of could be's.... Quoting: hitanktankd) an accessory building to a residence not containing any habitable rooms and smaller in area than the principle residence sounds like there are allowable structures but there has to be a legal permanent r...
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547. Posted: 26 Nov 2012 17:30 - General Forum / Hi New member, Just won a land lease in Quebec.
So far what I know -Building must be 25m from the shore -I have no time limit to build. -All Commercial grade trees that are cut down to build the road to my lot I have to get a permit and pay ...
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548. Posted: 19 Nov 2012 08:44 - Properties / Avoid building permit?
...rt feelings and not so graceful behavior. Tensions already running high a new young couple from the big city moved in a few doors down. Both lawyers. The decide to deal with some of the "view" problems by rebuilding their home. Despite city bylaws and permits and building inspectors and all the rest, they find a few tricky little loop holes, su...
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549. Posted: 18 Nov 2012 18:40 - General Forum / INTRODUCTION
Hi everyone, I am interested in building a home/cabin thats off the grid as my primary residence. That being said I really dont know where to start. Actually building the place is not what im confused about...
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550. Posted: 13 Nov 2012 20:18 - Properties / Property Question (Building in Saskatchewan)
Before building it is up to you to check on the local laws and regulations regarding small buildings. Sounds like in your case that would be the Rural Municipality. You may find th...
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551. Posted: 28 Oct 2012 20:39 - Cabin Construction / What type of foundation to use
...re about 42 to 46 inches average under ground and only 12 to 13 inches above grade. That makes a short lever arm. That said, neither engineer would sign off on it if there was a need to submit for a building permit. I have also since added a shear wall at each end between the end piers (across the ends) and from the end pier to the next on in down eachg long side. I have...
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552. Posted: 24 Oct 2012 22:28 - Cabin Construction / Found another option - storage trailer conversion. questions before I buy
...I know some here do the 144 sqft shed on their land in NY which is the limit for no permit. But: A. that is too small for me B. technically that is illegal. I spoke with a nice lady at the NY state building department and she was the one who suggested for me to build at 144sqft as it does not need a permit but then she wanted to read the law exactly to ...
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553. Posted: 17 Oct 2012 17:10 - Properties / Building a cabin in ontario (permits and fees)
The Building Permit for the dock and cabin is good for 3 years. I have plenty of time to complete my project before I would have to ask for an extension or renewal. The good news...
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554. Posted: 17 Oct 2012 11:49 - Properties / Avoid building permit?
...odes and it still stands there keeping me warm and dry. The point is that the government does not need to get involved to make sure a structure is built to last. However, I would never advocate for building a home in town without permision today, but I shouldn't need one to put up a picket fence in front of the flower bed! I think there are several reasons people build without a ...
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555. Posted: 16 Oct 2012 15:17 - Properties / Building a cabin in ontario (permits and fees)
...th the Township, regarding Trailer use, and of course, cabins! I knew that I would have to do something different in order not to be fined as they were. I discovered that if everyone placed their out-buildings (cabins) on their dock, the Township would go away. I can tell you there are a large number of owners who have accepted us down there now. I know the Bruce well, spent most of my f...
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556. Posted: 15 Oct 2012 11:29 - Properties / Building a cabin in ontario (permits and fees)
...oo. I wanted a boat house and a large dock for boats without the heavy costs so I researched the laws and found a break for us using the Conservation Authority. They gladly approved of the dock, the building and the gazebo with a standard $ 250 permit that is good for 3-years. The Township has no legal rights to the slope of a property nor what goes on top of the do...
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557. Posted: 15 Oct 2012 10:55 - Properties / Building a cabin in ontario (permits and fees)
...is it. I owned a cottage on Lake Erie but over the years, the water moved far away from my dock! I sold it and went without for a few years until I researched various Townships and legal issues with building a cabin and just using it for boating. That's when I became aware of our building codes and Township By-laws. I noticed a break in the jurisdiction between the ...
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558. Posted: 14 Oct 2012 22:03 - General Forum / Just what the heck do you do there?
We're building a workshop right now that has a couple of bunks, and as such is our "cabin" until we actually build a proper cabin. This is our first ever building, and a...
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559. Posted: 9 Oct 2012 21:33 - Properties / Building a cabin in ontario (permits and fees)
I think a lot of people on here take to much advise from other people when it comes to building permits and what is allowed on your property,trailers etc... Each municipaliy has different rules and it's up to you as a prospective builder to go to your ...
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560. Posted: 9 Oct 2012 17:34 - Properties / Building a cabin in ontario (permits and fees)
...f things. As Cpt winehead stated, putting cart before the horse sort of thing...We researched and bought in an 'unorganized" on purpose. Anon: Permits? Most people don't cheap out when building something for themselves. 1000 sq on the Bruce is just not right so people are forced . We built 16X24 , or overbuilt 16X24 way past what the code required. And the ...
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561. Posted: 8 Oct 2012 08:36 - General Forum / Almost buying a camper - deciding on a different course
I am not sure how much most of you spent on building your cabin but I believe that the cost of building the cabin on wheels will be 10-15k. Not to mention the fact that in my neck of the woods - permit...
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562. Posted: 4 Oct 2012 22:26 - Off-Grid Living / connecting solar system to camper
...nd AC fuses or breakers for overcurrent ptotection. These may be combined with the built in converter / battery charger. The built in converter / battery charger should be disconnected or removed from the system when building a solar power systemusing equipment that can be later moved to a stand alone cabin system. Generator (for emergency or heavy duty tool use) Optional: system meter...
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563. Posted: 4 Oct 2012 08:54 - Properties / things to look for when checking out property..
Sounds like you may be looking at Ozarkland.com? We bought some of our property from them several years ago. It was "as advertised". No building permits needed. If you have over 5 acres you don't have to have an approved septic. If you want you can PM me.
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564. Posted: 3 Oct 2012 21:01 - Properties / things to look for when checking out property..
Is it big enough to install a septic on? Is there a perc test avail for septic? Is there a recent survey? Do you need a building permit to build? Costs? How many other permits to build? (electric, etc) How far away is electricity? Cost? Well? How deep are the local wells in ge...
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565. Posted: 1 Oct 2012 11:39 - Member's Projects and Photos / Finally - My Own Build is Started
...y difficult rule for many to accept - those that have for years cut their grass all along their waterfront are now supposed to let most of it re-grow and eventually return to a natural state. From a building permit perspective it is very easy in our area with few other limitations. Took me 10 minutes and $50 to get mine once I had a bunch of other paperwork down. ...
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566. Posted: 25 Sep 2012 20:51 - Off-Grid Living / Solar recommendation
tnky03! You sold your land and the "cabin so far" and bought new land??? I was surprised to read that!!! Wow...no building permits required is awesome though! Congrats on the new adventure...now you can build however you'd like and not have to hide the fact that you are dwelling in ...
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567. Posted: 24 Sep 2012 16:53 - Off-Grid Living / Solar recommendation
...m our area. In order to save a lot on gas and be closer for visits we started looking for another acreage. All has fallen into place and we sold our 4.5 acres and have bought 6.7 which has some great building sites (much more level). Since cold weather is closing in we will likely wait until Spring to build (again), LOL. We found a good older RV with a generator but want to get started wi...
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568. Posted: 24 Sep 2012 15:28 - Properties / Complex vs Standard building codes
Thanks for the replies guys. It is zoned residential which is odd I think for us it will be recreational though. We were trying to see if building a "Standard" building is easier because of easier building codes or something maybe this is not a factor. I must say the documentation ...
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569. Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:17 - Member's Projects and Photos / Shaque du Bois
...s with a dishpan for size reference. LOL...love the dishpan for reference...Gee, I sure hope your trench can handle all that water!! No choice but to keep those folks happy when they are holding your building permit over your head huh? I appreciate the update and certainly hope you have been able to enjoy your place frequently! Was the leaching pit and the square foot re...
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570. Posted: 23 Sep 2012 15:58 - Member's Projects and Photos / Shaque du Bois
...sperse dishwater and future shower and bathroom sink water. It seems like overkill to me but this is what the regional conservation authority requires. Once this is complete and signed off I get my building permit. I've attached a photo of the work in progress with a dishpan for size reference. Ha.
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