M. Adam Davis wrote: > > This may not be the case for this instance, but it's easy to see that > this could easily happen, and simply points to the fact that at the > end of the day it's completely and utterly the owner's responsibility. > They can only ask for a variance, and it's unlikely that they'll get > one. > > -Adam > > Not exactly. It varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In my town, I am on the Zoning Board of Appeals. We hear variance requests. In my experience, we would likely grant a variance if the homeowner was "misled" (not necessarily on purpose) by the permitting department and had spent time and money in good faith. -- *Carey Fisher, Chief Technical Officer New Communications Solutions, LLC *careyfisher@ncsradio.com Toll Free Phone:888-883-5788 Local Phone:770-814-0683 FAX: 888-883-5788 www.ncsradio.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist