Yes, a Zoning Use Permit is required for structures 12 feet or less in any dimension. This permit assures that the structure is located far enough from property lines and other buildings/structures. A building permit is required for anything measuring over 12 feet in any dimension.
Given the difficultly in replacing a condo board, requisitioning for a meeting to replace the board requires consideration. If replacing the board appears to be a necessary option, requisitioning a meeting for the purpose of removing the board requires signatures from a minimum of 15% of all owners.
The frost line in Mecklenburg County is approximately 12 inches (significantly less digging). Soil depths below the frost line are relatively constant in temperature. Positioning mains below the frost line provides thermal insulation to the water line that helps prevent water from freezing within.
134. This is an extremely important judgment for all inium owners. Section 134. (5) of the Condo Act, the ability of a condo corporation to recover all of its costs as common maintenance fees if it obtains a court order, laid at the heart of the matter.
How much insulation do I need? In Mecklenburg County the insulation requirements are: R-19 in a floor above a crawl space or garage, R-15 in the exterior wall cavity or R-13 in the exterior wall cavity plus an R-2.5 continuous insulation and R-38 in the attic.
Here's the process: Boards agree to pass, change or repeal by-laws by resolution at a condo board meeting. Boards call a meeting of owners about proposed changes. Seek board approval at the meeting through a vote on the by-law by owners. Register changes with the Land Registry Office once approved by the owners.
Most bylaw changes can be passed by what's called an ordinary resolution. An ordinary resolution is one that is passed when a majority of members vote in its favour unless your bylaws say otherwise. But there are some bylaw changes that can only be passed by special resolution.
As you can see, while a condo board cannot directly evict a unit owner, it can initiate legal proceedings that may result in the forced sale of the unit if the owner fails to comply with the inium's governing documents. More insightful tips on condo living: Condo Maintenance Fees: Things to Know.
In North Carolina, there are three zones that define insulation performance — the central piedmont area and lower southeastern area (Region 3), the central east to west area (Region 4), and several mountain counties in the upper northwest of the state (Region 5).