Comments on: Century’s Mayor: Don’t Buy Out Of State Storage Sheds

By: SHO-NUFF

SHO-NUFF — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 05:48:15 +0000

Quote:
“If people own a piece of property and there are no restrictions on the property, and they want to put a shed on it and live it, it should be no one’s business but their own. Anything can blow onto your property and damage it, and insurance covers that. Times are hard and getting harder. People should be allowed to live the best they can afford. 500 years ago, everyone in Florida lived in tents . . . they were Indians”.

This mentality is why driving along Hwy 29 into Century makes it look like a third world Country. Talk about great curb appeal!
I am all for small Government, and doing what you wish on your own property to an extent. If you own 40 acres, do as you please as long as its far enough off the road.
Potential business investors judge the quality of the local work force by what they see. Century has come a long way over the past few years, and needs to continue to attract viable businesses.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:33:01 +0000

CONSIDERING:
“500 years ago, everyone in Florida lived in tents . .”

I could be wrong, but I don’t think any of them lived in tents at the time.

Building codes are part of the joy of living in Florida and in towns and cities. Mostly they protect people from dishonest contractors. I THINK but am not sure, but think building codes don’t apply to farm dwellings, not that those are allowed in Century either. The idea is that a farmer won’t build a structure to have it fall down at the first big blow.

For Santa Rosa County, see http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/developmentservices/documents/Ag%20Exempt%20Form.pdf

Escambia County might be different

David for few bothers

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 13:54:33 +0000

If people own a piece of property and there are no restrictions on the property, and they want to put a shed on it and live it, it should be no one’s business but their own. Anything can blow onto your property and damage it, and insurance covers that. Times are hard and getting harder. People should be allowed to live the best they can afford. 500 years ago, everyone in Florida lived in tents . . . they were Indians.

By: jsl

jsl — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:54:54 +0000

The winds of a storm are no more in Century than they are in Flomaton. Just anouther way to get more money from you…PERIOD… by the way my “Alabama” shed has been through every Hurricane since 1996 without an issue.

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:43:06 +0000

I believe in E-Scam-bia County, any structure over 400 sq. ft. requires a permit.
And thus has to meet Florida codes.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 10:35:12 +0000

In most Counties, the size of the shed determines whether or not it needs a permit. Then there are wind standards so you home and others will not be damaged by flying debris. The wind standards are for sheds and homes. They are to help protect people during storms.

By: Marshall

Marshall — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:41:55 +0000

First…I don’t like too much Government in my life…but…I would bet that each one of you complaining about the Wind Codes…would claim a shed that did not fit the code on your insurance if it was damaged. People may not be living in them….but I bet neighbors don’t want the shed, or it’s pieces, blowing into their homes or cars either! Just be glad you don’t have to meet the South Florida Wind Codes…

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:54:24 +0000

“Those silly building codes, who needs ‘em,” wondered the first two little pigs.

“Not me,” said the third, “but you two might think ahead.”

By: LegalEagle

LegalEagle — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:50:43 +0000

For those who can’t figure it out…FLORIDA wants the sheds up to wind code so if/when the shed blows over in a storm it won’t come apart and blow into the neighbors home and do even more damage.

While I do agree that big brother is WAYYYYY over the line I would build the shed without a permit PERIOD! Run till they shut you down is the motto in Escambia County.

By: mary

mary — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:46:09 +0000

Is the mayor talking about storage buildings that you rent out to the public to store furniture and stuff in or is he talking about storage buildings for personal use.