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why is getting permission for a simple home addition such a headache?
Seriously, I thought adding a small sunroom to the back of my house would be pretty straightforward. But nope, turns out there's like a million hoops to jump through. Permits, inspections, setbacks, zoning... feels like every time I think I'm done, there's another form or fee popping up. Is it just me or does this whole process seem way more complicated than it needs to be?
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"Permits, inspections, setbacks, zoning... feels like every time I think I'm done, there's another form or fee popping up."
Tell me about it. Try doing anything to a historic property - it's like paperwork inception. Even changing a window involves committees, approvals, and enough red tape to wrap the whole house twice. Hang in there...