Sound Off  If someone constructed a garage building on their
property in the county without a permit for proper setbacks 20
years ago, would they be required to tear it down?  The answer
depends on several factors, according to Kanitha Englebert,
administrative assistant in the Douglas County department of
zoning and codes. She said the building could have been built
originally as a barn, which would change coding requirements.
The setback requirements also could have been different 20 years
ago from what they are now. If the building was built without a
permit, the office asks for people to come in and get a permit
now so the department can inspect it. Englebert said anyone who
was unclear about a property and whether it had the proper
permits should call the office at 331-1343.    Commenting has
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