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TheHoskensProject50,6411383973
YesterdayDome-ville, central, FL

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...28,401463021
SundayGraeagle, CA

Barrel-Race1,45025750
WednesdayHouston, TX

Tanglewood64,7547442,14842
6/2/2013Colorado Springs, CO

NorthPoleHome23,566311170
5/5/2013North Pole, AK

Dream-Build-Austin-T...780300
4/17/2013Austin, TX

The-Last-Rodeo5,09621100
4/17/2013Angel Fire, NM

Family-Affair6,461300
12/26/2012

Eschete-Dome17,39930530
12/24/2012Lafayette, LA

HudsonHouse4,071200
12/22/2012Omaha, NE

OwensNewHome49,8911023810
11/25/2012Chandler, AZ

Miami-FL-country-hom...2,318210
11/20/2012Miami, FL

Beaver-Creek-Ranch24,789182920
11/16/2012Hayfork, CA

ChapelHillNCBob2,500110
10/23/2012Chapel Hill, NC

The-Skimino-Bluff3,0503130
10/13/2012Williamsburg, VA

Octagon-in-Glencoe-C...41,163144110
10/8/2012Glencoe , CA

nateshomemtpeakview2,013100
9/29/2012

sherman14,981221560
9/27/2012Downers Grove, IL

Omaha4,240380
9/13/2012Omaha, NE

Holy-Hill-House10,82635530
8/27/2012Richfield, WI

Omega-CEO2,614110
8/13/2012Manassas, VA

JayHouse7,2977190
6/22/2012Sebastopol, CA

30224,61623770
5/20/2012Belfair, WA

SunburnStateHome3,354110
3/6/2012Charlotte County, FL

VICTOR-MONTANA4,733110
2/22/2012Victor, MT

Houston-720125963,967100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

Workshop12,091630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Our-simple-home8,306223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

ICF-Construction13,418500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...8,80111150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca10,990810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge7,477310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

mckernanmc8,297320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...37,806431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Large-Family-Compoun...4,681200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge7,132480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...14,49334310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD5,892200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn12,8664140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York5,218200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House12,84220282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome16,83118291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture17,102562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle6,775160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin10,816392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill13,843100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home6,034100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel7,737650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG5,609200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio7,2489130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse6,003100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader9,774200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome20,41520210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet10,365780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge9,59721660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead20,691601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

AirparkHome-Remodel24,49122460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway8,049200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...6,943110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build6,323100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...7,049800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead17,82931740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...7,023200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild8,1785110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...17,405381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs8,559300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave8,422430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl8,136900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...11,11512230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead30,86564850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan8,986100
9/2/2010

Commons7,294200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home7,548300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...16,646311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest7,037100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project7,709400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home9,3872100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...7,389140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...16,46722100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton35,656343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence6,755100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home8,057330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...20,9492360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi7,987100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home23,17420270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...8,089130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction7,810100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...8,33421910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...8,817130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley24,83532950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...11,25719980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

The-Season6,856130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place7,296200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home10,294400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home13,425201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris17,092110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station7,404140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project11,172390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor22,610293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines8,254200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin7,795150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House7,089100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject14,0035390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

TheBeachHouse11,63713200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home11,941970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...13,16911310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman14,0744100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm8,531130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane15,889600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome9,7221130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx47,142321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs16,457100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables16,612201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner64,3291016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa8,609200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...8,365800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse44,128891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog48,321614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings7,249100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot12,7007900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...30,991552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House7,722220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ7,582100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home24,467385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking8,7841100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette7,520200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...8,201200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...7,372110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane7,690100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse7,495110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING8,042120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure13,605320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway7,951200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome25,876261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims17,04121590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse7,334220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start9,099610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...13,23910840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg17,814360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound7,353340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home7,741200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk16,292100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame11,551110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven8,320110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding7,624110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer21,09939880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp9,484111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0816,869211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...8,861120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road10,1424100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie8,130100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA8,2751130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed9,595100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8317,476100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas30,146301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant9,297260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart7,618100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse51,396136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun16,358311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets7,777120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA12,4489160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome8,612200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas11,756260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...11,7696320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch24,491334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home8,958460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house7,803100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...12,037670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal8,486110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH12,4811090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream8,801350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind9,180470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern10,810120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House8,7433100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista7,943120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House14,185150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF8,911110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo14,679111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon9,974430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln13,65014350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld16,75714880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...9,950100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting7,531100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse13,15619380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House8,718320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla8,328240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update9,6378100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA8,138400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges10,51811130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol12,01713520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio8,530600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman8,063360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--8,355600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...12,903100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim8,656110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...9,5304140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...8,722200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie7,467100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition17,4947140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead14,28112930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...9,863110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco9,5399290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web7,593100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...10,105510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington7,830100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House8,439420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas7,949100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome36,931731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House10,406590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence8,366200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House8,220100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb20,494400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House8,280200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...17,752271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...9,496200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo24,91144830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...7,430100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House8,075100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse7,928100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia12,077900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St11,414300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-18,487310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home18,72020270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc8,423310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF11,6375150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views12,428281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project10,0888230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House7,674100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...10,417830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome7,755100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home9,889110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF9,441330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe9,1791430
1/24/2008Augusta, MI

The-Larnerd-House10,6875210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella8,543100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House12,53417510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM9,52517570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...11,989310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...8,634410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills10,848260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna7,166100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree7,441100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra9,397230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...10,877700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...12,594480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara6,750100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate7,929240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain16,72227560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant7,739210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean7,837100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa9,4898220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad7,948260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray8,946300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX9,523330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn20,244481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...12,021730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet7,671250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family8,004100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge10,5996180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure8,186100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips8,926200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm10,2545250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome17,6381750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome8,426200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet33,05322260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house9,6303400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House30,852462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox8,051100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...8,7336330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...8,443200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX11,333270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream8,371100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST14,77514250
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm8,262220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ12,07011260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home9,488310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House13,042200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter7,870200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite8,826100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...9,879600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...11,872410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...9,475240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay10,955490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress11,162540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma8,255100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens8,886300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver8,989140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...9,3316110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home8,459200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock8,371110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin8,486300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight9,194330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family9,312100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house9,319200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building8,685370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home9,791120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream10,170600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner10,77818150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy10,9744140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest30,631471480
3/23/2007Colorado Springs, CO

PolkCityProject12,4247110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam9,265200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll8,471100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower15,330241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa9,315200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER8,836120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome9,2664140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love9,815110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Forrest-Towne9,025220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True8,287100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...8,200100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog9,127100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse10,298300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-9,197100
2/21/2007North Plains, OR

BuzzardsNest11,502310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome9,882200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle9,071100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel9,237100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20079,427100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode10,171200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona11,684250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland649,705300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...13,7231020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome18,02611640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade9,459110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...8,831120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud8,834100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...9,985100
11/25/2006Uniontown, OH

FettConstruction10,072460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home10,178100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain14,58314590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...10,056100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven9,320100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus9,327100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition13,849100
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So It Begins...

Posted to Cherry-Valley-Vista by Joe in Duvall, WA on 10/5/2008

Since getting kicked out of the absolute best apartment ever, due to the condo-conversion craze, we decided to move forward with building our own home. We had purchased land on the east side of King County a couple of years ago and nothing says get going on building your own house like learning that being a renter has certain, shall we say, stability issues?

The land is a beautiful five acres of rolling terrain with lots of second-growth forest. Huge fir, hemlock, and alder make it the kind of forested area that I always enjoyed as a boy. Needless to say it is very private as well, which I have come to appreciate as an adult. In addition it sports a breathtaking territorial view all along the north property line. What a surprise it was to discover this while working all summer to clear the 8 ft. tall brambles and 30 years of dead fall. 

Since pulling the trigger on the process I have been consumed with all kinds of activities to make the lot ready to build. King County has plenty of environmental codes to keep me busy. I have had a wetland consultant identify the edge of a wetland that touches one of the property corners, a geotech study to identify the type of soil, and a topographical survey that identified areas of steep slope that I need to stay 25 feet away from.

After completing these activities I worked with a good friend who just happens to be a home designer. I fed him various ideas of what I like in a home. His ability to turn a bunch of disjointed ideas into a functioning and elegant home design is remarkable. The home is stunning, at least on paper.

Armed with the above and multiple forewarnings from friends on what to expect from King County, I have applied for a building permit. Since then I've received various requests from the county for supplemental information - each one stating that if I don't provide the info, they assume I'm no longer interested in pursuing the permit...

First was an energy form that required all kinds of info on the materials that make up the home to decide how many BTU's per hour I would need. Second, a notice that my siteplan called for over 10,000 sq. ft. of impervious surface, and that was going to cost me extra in project management fees. Luckily, all I had to do was scale back the driveway a bit to stay under that magic number. The latest letter I received informed me that I need a drainage plan. This last one came with instructions and helpful examples of what I need to complete this. It only took a few hours to figure out what I needed to do with all that displaced water my project is going to cause. 

Hopefully, after turning in the drainage plan next week, I'll be very close to getting my building permit. Once I do, I'll be back with another entry to discuss the fun stuff - like bids on materials, the various subs I'm working with and that all important milestone - when I actually Break Ground!

 

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