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plain-rice t1_itcdh4d wrote

Another thing you forgot to mention about the DYI and permitting is that the buildings have to be accurate to the historical style. So that bathroom or that extra room that was built in the 50s with no permit has to be torn down.

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sllewgh t1_itcpqsf wrote

That's false. Only buildings with historic designation are subject to regulations like that.

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Shojo_Tombo t1_itcs35s wrote

Yep. My century house was sold as a HUD home to flippers. It was most definitely not restored to its historic period specs.i wish it was!

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