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NYC_SKP

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1. "he didn't even bother to ask for a permit, which he'd have been denied anyway."

Reply to IrishAyes (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 06:52 PM

Nov 2013

Zoning laws and building departments exist for a reason.

I have no sympathy for people who don't even bother to ask.

Nor should you.

Harsh? No more harsh than building a two story unpermitted piece of shit in you neighborhood, right?

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Otherwise Wonderful People Doing Stupid Things [View all] IrishAyes Nov 2013 OP

"he didn't even bother to ask for a permit, which he'd have been denied anyway." NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #1

Laws are there for reason warrior1 Nov 2013 #2

I agree with both of you and appreciate your responses very much. IrishAyes Nov 2013 #3

They can't just do as they please, Irish. sheshe2 Dec 2013 #4

Title of the o.p. sounds JUST LIKE ME!1 n/t UTUSN Dec 2013 #5