Impervious Cover and Porch Paver Patios

[llkltk]

Originally Posted by LI2Texas

Curious if you don't mind sharing - what part of meridian do you live in? You've been quite helpful in answering questions I've had. I'm building in the section to the right when you drive in by the elementary school.

Anyway, I would agree that if you build your patio that you are not over the rule you are fine from them coming down hard on you. I would just be prepared that if you sell the house that you might be fined for failing to obtain a permit. I am not sure of the TX laws, but I do know for sure that the rules change whenever a state, county, city, township etc needs money, so I'd just be careful.

Usually when you sell, they might catch it. If so, it's usually a 150 fee to get the papers in order. No big deal.

[llkltk]

Originally Posted by Austin97

We just went through the refinance process. It was dramatically different than anytime before. In the past Im not sure the appraiser even drove by the house. I think thtey just went by comps. This time not only did the appraiser stop by they took pictures of every single room. They also checked against the records looking for unpermitted work. When it comes to sell/refi you will most likely have to get the permit.

Nope, just refinanced and no one came by. We didn't have anyone visit for the appraisal. Not worried.

[atxcio]

If it's just a sand foundation, you could get it removed by a landscaper in half a day... heck, someone on CL would pick up the pavers for free probably. So in other words, it's basically temporary and could easily be mitigated if it ever was a problem for a sale/refinance (although I doubt it would be).

I'm pretty much in the camp that this is no big deal at all.

[woodinvilleguy]

To the it's my property comment, I'll do what ever I want. Well, my previous neighbors did this to their backyard and screwed up the natural drainage. Their property was nice and dry but their 3 neighbors yards flooded whenever it rained causing yard and fence damage. We had to play the bad guy and get them to fix the drainage issue on their property or we would have the city do it for them. Sometimes people don't realize why permits are required which is to ensure something is done properly. I've build a Pergola and getting a permit is easy and painless. They just need to double check that you are doing it right (And will even offer advice) and they check the final build to make sure it meets code.

[llkltk]

It is my property and it's a harmless small patio that will not cause any issues to a neighbor's yard. There are too many rules and regulations. My HOA cannot even regulate the cars on the street issue. They shouldn't worry about a small patio.

Thanks atxcio, it is a sand foundation, and it could be easily removed if need be.

[woodinvilleguy]

Originally Posted by llkltk

It is my property and it's a harmless small patio that will not cause any issues to a neighbor's yard. There are too many rules and regulations. My HOA cannot even regulate the cars on the street issue. They shouldn't worry about a small patio.

Thanks atxcio, it is a sand foundation, and it could be easily removed if need be.

that's fine, I was just pointing out that sometimes they do have an effect on the neighbors yards. If yours doesn't then great.