Looking for bright shiny metallic neon green/orange "strips"

[gkamer]

I'd try to lay my hands on some railroad ties.

 

[trikermutha]

Go take it from the neighbor that complained :shocked:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I can't even imagine how much a 12' redwood or cedar 4x4 would be.

Actually, redwood is not much different than PT, at least on Lowes.com. 4 x 4 x 12 might not be readily available but 2 x 4s are, so nail two 2 x 4s together.

 

[MONK]

Just checked the prices (@ Lowe's since that's where I work). Not nearly as bad as I thought. I'll have to see if that makes a difference. If so, I'll see what I can do. The funny thing is, if that takes care of the problem, it'll look WORSE which will piss the neighbors off that much more. Not my problem at that point but still funny. Of course, that may not be the solution after all. We'll see.

 

[MONK]

Got my letter today. Basically, it says I'm f***ed. It talks about "sheds" and "permanent and temporary", "fixed or moveable". In addition, it says there has to be a minimum of 10' between the structure and the house. All of this means not only do I have to get rid of my "garage" but I also have to get rid of my little storage shed (which happens to be packed full of "stuff" including a lawnmower and a couple window air conditioners). Even if I were to put that behind the house, I'd need a permit. I'm going to see what an attorney will charge to look this over to see if there's anything I can do (that won't take a ton of money, which I don't have) but I have until 4.20.21 to remove both sheds. If I don't, the penalties are thus: $50/first day, $100/2nd day, $250/third day and $500 for each add'l day. I'm not even sure I can get an appt with an attorney in the next month let alone accomplish something. No idea why this hag has such a hardon for me when just a few months ago she basically gave it her blessing. I've lived here for 3 years and nobody has said a word about my little garden shed. I don't even know what I'd do with all the stuff I have in it. I have a small house (525sqft) and there's no way I could store everything in the house even if it were all clean enough to bring it inside.

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Again, basically, I'm f***ed. I give up.

 

[trikermutha]

And they let you park your car so close to the house.

Well good luck hope something works out for you.

 

[bikerbillone]

Monk, I am so sorry to read all that BS the City is giving you. Seems like Our America is in turmoil with no solution in sight.

 

[Cobwebs]

Got my letter today. Basically, it says I'm f***ed. It talks about "sheds" and "permanent and temporary", "fixed or moveable". In addition, it says there has to be a minimum of 10' between the structure and the house. All of this means not only do I have to get rid of my "garage" but I also have to get rid of my little storage shed (which happens to be packed full of "stuff" including a lawnmower and a couple window air conditioners). Even if I were to put that behind the house, I'd need a permit. I'm going to see what an attorney will charge to look this over to see if there's anything I can do (that won't take a ton of money, which I don't have) but I have until 4.20.21 to remove both sheds. If I don't, the penalties are thus: $50/first day, $100/2nd day, $250/third day and $500 for each add'l day. I'm not even sure I can get an appt with an attorney in the next month let alone accomplish something. No idea why this hag has such a hardon for me when just a few months ago she basically gave it her blessing. I've lived here for 3 years and nobody has said a word about my little garden shed. I don't even know what I'd do with all the stuff I have in it. I have a small house (525sqft) and there's no way I could store everything in the house even if it were all clean enough to bring it inside.

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Again, basically, I'm f***ed. I give up.

Seems draconian if that's the case. Often times (at least out here) there are discretionary permits depending on circumstances that can be applied.It's not a widely advertised thing so may be worth your while to enquire along those lines.Be pleasant with the staff regardless of the outcome they are only doing their job and don't make the rules.If you act in a civilised manner you have more hope of getting information like this rather than a red flag against your name.How do I know this stuff, my wife works for local government and deals with this stuff all day long, yes different country and rules but the basics still apply. Good luck.

 

[MONK]

Monk, I am so sorry to read all that BS the City is giving you. Seems like Our America is in turmoil with no solution in sight.

Not even sure it's "our" America anymore. No longer much "our", just "mine".

Anyway, my "garage" is up for sale. I still have to get an appt w/a tax accountant in the next month and just don't have time to jack around with this anymore. I'll have some of the larger items in my garden shed for sale soon, too, but unless someone is local, nobody here will want them.

 

[MONK]

Seems draconian if that's the case. Often times (at least out here) there are discretionary permits depending on circumstances that can be applied.It's not a widely advertised thing so may be worth your while to enquire along those lines.Be pleasant with the staff regardless of the outcome they are only doing their job and don't make the rules.If you act in a civilised manner you have more hope of getting information like this rather than a red flag against your name.How do I know this stuff, my wife works for local government and deals with this stuff all day long, yes different country and rules but the basics still apply. Good luck.

I asked (nicely) about my options. I was told first I would need a current land survey (~$850), then I would need to pay $175 to "request" a variance (which I may or may not get although I think I would) THEN, if I got the variance, I would need to pay another $200 to APPLY for a permit (which I may or may not get although, again, I think I would). So, a minimum of $1225 in order to keep my sub $500 "garage" and there's the possibility after all that I would have to get rid of it anyway. Just not worth it. I've got a full cover for the bike and another 1/2 cover on the way. It'll have to do although it was nice being able to work on my bike in the rain.

Like I said, I give up. None of this is worth it anymore. At this point, I'd sell the RT if I could get enough to pay it off (which I can't) just so I could buy a house NOT in this city (which I had planned to do eventually anyway).

 

[bikerbillone]

Egads, what a nightmare. The more you dig into this problem the more difficult it becomes. Bureaucrats can make life very difficult. Monk, I wish you the very best outcome of a very vexing situation.

 

[Lew L]

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Is there room behind the house( still 10' away)????? Maybe some brush clearing and move them both. Out of sight out of mind so to speak. Sometimes the city officials really need a case of reality bites on their own property.

 

[MONK]

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Is there room behind the house( still 10' away)????? Maybe some brush clearing and move them both. Out of sight out of mind so to speak. Sometimes the city officials really need a case of reality bites on their own property.

I'd never be able to get my bike up the hill to the front of my house without having a driveway installed. Probably $5k for that and of course I'd have to apply for a permit from the same hag who started all of this. I AM moving my little garden shed to the back yard. Screw 'em. I have a bunch of stuff that would have no other place and besides, my mum bought the little garden shed for me. I'm keeping it. They can go to h***.

I put an ad in the local FB for sale thing. I think I've got someone coming by on Sunday afternoon to buy the garage. If he flakes, I've got another dozen or more that have shown interest. They ought to be interested given what I asked.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'd never be able to get my bike up the hill to the front of my house without having a driveway installed. Probably $5k for that and of course I'd have to apply for a permit from the same hag who started all of this. I AM moving my little garden shed to the back yard. Screw 'em. I have a bunch of stuff that would have no other place and besides, my mum bought the little garden shed for me. I'm keeping it. They can go to h***.

I put an ad in the local FB for sale thing. I think I've got someone coming by on Sunday afternoon to buy the garage. If he flakes, I've got another dozen or more that have shown interest. They ought to be interested given what I asked.

:agree: ............ good luck ..... Mike :thumbup: