Published May 31, 2023
Willy's Whimsical Wednesday Words of Wisdom
Things you don't need a permit for-
According to the Lewis
County Permit Center, some of the things you do not need a permit to
construct are as follows: a single story 200 sq. foot building that does
not include any habitable living space, fences not exceeding 7 feet tall,
retaining walls not over 4 feet tall, sidewalks, driveways other than
direct county road access and shade structures. Residential swing sets
and play equipment do not require a permit. Happy to hear!
Painting,
papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertop and similar finish
work. Oh Goody! I am permitted to paint! Or permitted to not permit to
paint. So exciting!
Something
I thought was interesting... Technically a person is required to get a
permit for any prefabricated swimming pool that is more than 24" inches
deep. Really!? That's unfortunate. Going to send a 10 year old to pull a
permit for the summer pool. More than likely there is some outside
force mandating this type of regulation. My best guess is the county
isn't interested in inspecting the kids' temporary summer backyard pool.
Unfortunately there is always someone out there that has to test the
water. See what I did there. Installing a makeshift 6 foot deep pool
that blows out and takes out the neighbors fence. Send us your end of
summer backyard pool destruction videos. Make sure your neighbor's fence
is under 7 feet or you'll need a permit to replace it.
Have a Willy Great Day!
