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Forum: Building a Yurt 09-27-2023, 01:32 PM
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Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

There's NEVER enough money.
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-27-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

That totally sucks.
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-25-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

You gotsta pay for them real important gubmint jobs and retirements. And don't forget the donuts and coffee. And new truck every five years.


"Yup it's a tuff job." lol
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-25-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

I agree with Jafo. You pooped on the govt lawn. They don't like that. It's all 'bout respect knowwhutimean.
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-11-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

VERY useful info from someone who knows what's what. Thanks for that Melissa!
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-10-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

Building depts. vary. For sure 'don't get the building dept. sued' is a big priority. So that in mind taking risk is not gonna happen.

Building dept. can be a good ole boy network. Anything...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-28-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

Sorry I can't answer your question. All my inlaws live there but none are into yurts. There's little traffic on this site so I make up for it by flappin my gums on every thread. I know a few folks...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-15-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

If time and money are an issue -as they usually are- a framed wall is going to be very cheap in comparison to any other technique. Every building center has very affordable materials you need to...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-15-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

IMO if you are considering straw bale or 'cob' whatever that is, covered with stucco or some other troweled on finish, just stick frame the outside wall. Cheaper WAAAY faster easier. Any...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-25-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

Call the building dept that handles Laurel Canyon, and get the facts from them. That eliminates middle man opinions that can confuse you..
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-12-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

membrane structure lol

Agree with Jafo on this. No tents as residence seems most likely. Comb your deed.
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-11-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

A yurt is a tent. It isn't a shed, geodesic dome, barn, greenhouse, trailer, RV, or a traditional home of wood block brick etc. It is a tent, plain and simple. I have mine in our backyard. Ain't no...
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-11-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

A yurt is the very definition of tent. Fabric over framework, tied with rope. Moveable, and not attached to a concrete foundation. A shed can be built identical to a house, but, because it sits on...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-30-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

Ron, I responded on your other thread before clicking on this one. I agree with Jafo. All legality tax/fee issues are local. They are probably quite reasonable considering your area. Of course the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-16-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 132,554
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Permitting a yurt

My yurt platform here in CO sits on 4" thick, 12" wide concrete pads laying on top of the ground. Not buried. Technically it isn't anchored to the ground by a bonafide foundation so no permit...
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