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[Foodie]

to add on to my existing deck?   I know when I called about installing a privacy fence last summer, I didn't have to get a permit.   Now I would like to add on to my existing deck but not sure I would have to get a permit to build.

Anyone know from personal experience?

[NightmarePatrol]

I don't really know. It probably varies from locale to locale. You might want to try here for some information. It may be fruitful, maybe not.

[Foodie]

Thanks for that link.....I found this one too.  It still didn't answer my question but it could come in handy for someone else:  CITY OF MEADVILLE

[E-L Man]

i've never gotten a permit. Don't believe in them. It's my land to do with what I want!

[Foodie]

i've never gotten a permit. Don't believe in them. It's my land to do with what I want!

Well alrighty now....I just love your way of thinking 
Unfortunately, I live in the city with nosy neighbors and I think one or another would probably turn me in 

[bighair80s]

if you are in the city of meadville get a permit, trust me.

are you replacing a deck or is it a new structure? if you are looking for ways to keep from increasing your tax burden there are some structural  workarounds to consider when building a deck. read the specs for your locality. each ward in the city has special rules.

good luck!

oh, and welcome to the board, foodie?

[E-L Man]

i've never gotten a permit. Don't believe in them. It's my land to do with what I want!

Well alrighty now....I just love your way of thinking 
Unfortunately, I live in the city with nosy neighbors and I think one or another would probably turn me in 

Hey Foodie,,,,,before I go to jail ,let me welcome to to the site. Actually I did get a permit for my new garage. I't's all political. I think you know the drill! Enjoy yourself and watch out if you are standing next to Bighair. If all that hairs falls down ya might not be able to see anything for a while.

[Foodie]

BH, I have a newish deck but wanted to make it BIGGER by adding on 
I will take your advice and call the city building and see what kind of permit I need. 

Thanks everyone for the input!

[Foodie]

I called the planning and zoning office and ALL construction needs a permit, either it be a zoning one or building one.

I also need to bring in plans or blueprint to have it approved prior.....it could run up to $100 to just get it approved.

Not something that needs done now