Ouch. The worst part is that the county was so bad at all of this, everyone was suing them, and eventually just building multi-million dollar homes on the waterfront without permits because the government basically wasn't functioning. At one point the entire department got fired, now they are outsourcing all permit reviews to some outside contractor to 'speed things up'. Well it's certainly not faster, and now just some third party black-box with no way to communicate with....
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Ouch. The worst part is that the county was so bad at all of this, everyone was suing them, and eventually just building multi-million dollar homes on the waterfront without permits because the government basically wasn't functioning. At one point the entire department got fired, now they are outsourcing all permit reviews to some outside contractor to 'speed things up'. Well it's certainly not faster, and now just some third party black-box with no way to communicate with....
On that note, yah I've been going through a similar process. I was originally going to build a pole barn and then finish the inside, but now am going with a slab and traditionally framed 2x6 walls. In the end I'll wind up with a much better building.
evo
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- My Island, WA
Here the county is under the microscope of Department of ecology, something extreme like 90% of all bulkheads installed since 2016 were unpermitted.
That and our 200’ shoreline code is so atrocious it talks about the ‘National Arborist Association’ tree care standards.
ATH
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- Findlay, Ohio
You should build an agricultural building in an unzoned township 
What's a permit again?
What's a permit again?
flushcut
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- Delavan, WI
Speaking of permits: You now need a ground disturbance permit for stump grinding within 1000’ of a body of water. It was 35’ last year. I think it’s because of all the new construction going on and a money grab by the county.
ATH
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- Findlay, Ohio
How much does a stump grinder permit cost? How quickly do those happen?
I can see the purpose of protecting clean water. 1000' feet is pretty far though...100' seems reasonable. Even better, base it on a formula of distance and slope. When all the trees go, water gets dirty pretty quickly. We almost never see a clear river around here being about 70% agriculture and 40% of that ranked as "intensive till"...only 15% using cover crops. When there is bad flooding people think the solution was to get rid of trees along the river.
So, while I'm not a big fan of government permits for everything, sometimes I can see the purpose. Hopefully they don't make it too burdensome and not a money grab - just barely enough to cover the cost of administration.
I can see the purpose of protecting clean water. 1000' feet is pretty far though...100' seems reasonable. Even better, base it on a formula of distance and slope. When all the trees go, water gets dirty pretty quickly. We almost never see a clear river around here being about 70% agriculture and 40% of that ranked as "intensive till"...only 15% using cover crops. When there is bad flooding people think the solution was to get rid of trees along the river.
So, while I'm not a big fan of government permits for everything, sometimes I can see the purpose. Hopefully they don't make it too burdensome and not a money grab - just barely enough to cover the cost of administration.
chipper1
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They've been nasty down there for the last couple months. When I went through toledo yesterday there wasn't anyone in the river fishing lol, it was really cranking and really stained
.I go to your meijer at least once a month, I think I'll be there tomorrow. Everyone needs flowers and plants...
ATH
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- Findlay, Ohio
Yeah the Maumee has been running high. Bad for fishing but probably great for the Walleye population.
You Grand Rapids OH or MI? Assuming OH...MI is a long way to come to the Findlay Meijer for plants! Ever get over to North Branch Nursery? Or Leonard's in North Baltimore is great for flowers. I'm not above buying plants at Meijer if they have what I'm looking for...but the others usually have better selection. But not everything... client wanted a specific hydrangea I could not find anywhere so having Home Depot ship them to me.
You Grand Rapids OH or MI? Assuming OH...MI is a long way to come to the Findlay Meijer for plants! Ever get over to North Branch Nursery? Or Leonard's in North Baltimore is great for flowers. I'm not above buying plants at Meijer if they have what I'm looking for...but the others usually have better selection. But not everything... client wanted a specific hydrangea I could not find anywhere so having Home Depot ship them to me.
chipper1
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You're correct, walleye should be really good in the lake this yr. It's been a while since I've done that, the water was above the docks in MI when I went back then.
MI, I typically run to all the meijer stores on the north, east, and south side of Columbus twice a week delivering flowers and plants, mostly for indoor sales(we have other drivers that deliver carts to lawn and garden.
Never been to any of those, but have been to some near defiance/Bryan/west unity as I have relatives I've helped with landscaping there, I also have a niece up the rd from you in bowling green(Ohio, not KY lol, but I've been there plenty too).
We also do quite a bit of the product at home depot as well, but I don't push loaded carts, so I only pick up empties there on a rare occasion.
ATH
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- Findlay, Ohio
Got it... I read it as you were shopping, not delivering. That makes a lot more sense!
Matias
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- Butte County
my county dicked me around for almost a year too. sounds like par for the course.
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flushcut
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- Delavan, WI
I sold my stump grinder last year and I am better off for it. I have found two guys that are cheap so they can deal with all that nonsense. But 1000’ is damn near every customer I’ve ever had. The farm runoff is by far more of an issue than a 20” stump grind 900’ from a lake IMO.
ATH
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- Findlay, Ohio
No doubt! On both accounts:
If you have a reliable stump grinder let the handle it.
And farm runoff and road construction (really about any construction) are going to add much more sediment than grinding stumps - especially if grindings are left there - probably less runoff than before it was ground!
I'm on a 5.5 acre ''farmstead'' in a very rural area.
Works for me. Plenty of room to grow and expand, if I ever do. Would like to purchase the 66acres sold off, before me, and add back to this parcel.
Levi, do what's comfortable for you. Take on more if you choose to. If it seem expensive, you will adjust to the increased overhead....and get it done.
Remember, the deeper you dive in, the less time to yourself until everything adjusts.
Sometimes, staying small is comforting. I should push myself to grow, but I'm a bit to comfy now. I need to get of my ass and push myself.
Which is exactly my aim after this Sun morning 2nd cup of joe. Get my ass of this couch and shit done around here. LOL
Works for me. Plenty of room to grow and expand, if I ever do. Would like to purchase the 66acres sold off, before me, and add back to this parcel.
Levi, do what's comfortable for you. Take on more if you choose to. If it seem expensive, you will adjust to the increased overhead....and get it done.
Remember, the deeper you dive in, the less time to yourself until everything adjusts.
Sometimes, staying small is comforting. I should push myself to grow, but I'm a bit to comfy now. I need to get of my ass and push myself.
Which is exactly my aim after this Sun morning 2nd cup of joe. Get my ass of this couch and shit done around here. LOL
