My Volvo County Code Woes
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- Recently we had the county codes officer stop by the house due to an anonymous tip about some cars parked in our back yard.
It's true. They were parked there.
So now we have a huge issue and it can be solved by throwing money at it! Great!
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Looks like it's time to pave more on the area around the house with concrete. Good luck with life's challenges.
Unfortunately because of my county ordinances, My lot being less than one acre (0.75) means I am not allowed a lot of "Improved surface" so I can't put gravel down and I can't have a lot of concrete.
@@DeanofMachines Gotta try find a small loophole in the regulations that somehow state you can park extra vehicles on some sort of material with less than 1 acre? x)
@@MrClassicT If they are registered we can just leave them in the road. I try not to duo that for the neighbors sake though... go figure.
Revenge of the "lawn care enthusiasts" unfortunately Dean.
Indeed! They are out to get me!
This always happen in any part of the country, you'll always find some dickhead neighbor trying to ruin your life.
Yeaah. Its sad but ultimately i am in the wrong.
Prob a SAAB owner
@@SwedishEmpire1700 omg, LOL 😂
Us car guys gotta live out in the country. I’ve dealt with stuff like this too. I’m down to six cars now 😂
I use to live out in the country. Now I have to move further :(
Talk about the man keepin' you down. Don't let them keep you down, Dean. Sorry to hear about this...
Life keeps on truckin!! We will work through it
I swear, picky city laws drive me nuts. I am so glad to live out in the middle of nowhere where nobody cares, and even if they did they couldn't do anything about it.
You’re really lucky!
I am sure your channel will keep growing Dean. Keep your chin up.
@@ianwheeler7903 i appreciate that a lot. We had some great momentum this spring. Hopefully we can make something happen soon!!
Yeah...I have often wondered how you were able to get away with so many cars in the yard. Stay positive and make lemonade!
You and me both. Ive been lucky up to this point
this channel will grow no doubt--- i think if you start doing small things on cars more than keep getting new cars you will start to get more and more subscribers. the like to see things change- wrench, style , revive, etc-- best 4 you
This is very true. These past couple months I've had a lot of cars offered to me that I did not expect 6 months ago. None of them were planned. The silver 244, ALL of the 242's, the 142. All of them were really unplanned but too good to turn down. I bit off more than I could chew and it bit me in the rear.
This sucks, I cant stand nosey neighbors! Lady said I couldnt park in the street because she was going to hit my car on purpose, so i moved my 240 to the street and my suv to the yard 🤣
Hope her car is brick proof!!
Thanks!
Thank you!!! I really appreciate the support. Hopefully we can make something happen!
Good luck!
@@vicmabus1532 we need it right now! Lol
Hey man im sorry that happened to you dean this is such bs that you cant even say what happens inside your property love the channel and this has only sparked more of my love for volvos from the brick era in brazil we never had these cars but knowing about them is fantastic and if i ever do the big change and move to the north americas im sure ill have a couple of them have faith dude the brick community is here to help
Ill always be in the community. I don’t plan on going anywhere!
This sucks, keep on fighting... Love from Sweden ❤
Thank you my friend! We will not give up!
we are all rooting for you!
Thanks Shane!!
Turn into a landscaping and home beautification channel.
I like the way you think!!
Probably the lawn care enthusiasts! Fricken bs... you keep it neat. No reason for the hassle. I'll take the 142 if you gotta get rid of that.
But for real keep doing what you love. Hopefully you can find a loophole and tell the neighbors to get bent
We just have to roll with it and get bigger.
Even though I don't own a really old Volvo I still watch and have subscribed. I do have a 1999 Volvo V-70 R turbo so I guess that counts. Hope you get things worked out. Glad to hear you are still going to keep the channel. Best wishes and thanks for the content.
Thanks for the love my friend! I know that not everyone can enjoy an old Volvo every day. My only hope with the channel is to find others who can enjoy my journey no matter what their situation
Why dont we let this episode be the channels most watched just to let the grumpy nabour (if watching) now how much support the channel has.
I love that idea!! Unfortunately thats not how the tube works. I already surprised by how many folks support this channel!
Well, you got by longer than I thought you would to be honest. As crappy of a situation that it puts you in, I certainly appreciate how you've handled it (on camera, at least) Onward and upwards to new adventures and try and make the best out of a shitty situation.
Yeeeaaahhhh. Its really not a surprise. Things started popping off with the channel this year and it has finally bit me in the rear.
I had to deal with this in my town as well .... Someone not even in my neighborhood complained. We are now buying a place out in the country..... I even thought about getting a lawyer and having "emotional support vehicles" lol
It's amazing to me that someone from out of your neighborhood took it upon themselves to complain. Sorry to hear that. GOod luck on the house search, it's real rough out there.
Your Volvo's are culture, not good having people complain about you have to many good cars. I have own two Amazon's for over 19 years. Today I have a C30.
I wish more people felt the same. Unfortunately being a car enthusiast makes us a minority.
I'm definitely interested in the FD content. Funny enough i ran into your channel totally unrelated to rotary content, liked the volvo stuff because it's nothing I've ever looked into, and I'm a huge rotary fan. Just finished up the FD build. Best of luck with the county :(
Glad to hear it! The FD is an awesome toy that Ive had a long time.
Hi Dean! Love your content and a big fan. Respect on your part for being so sensible about this and not at all vengeful to your neighbour. Hopefully it resolves into a good long term solution
I appreciate that! I am hopeful to see it all set straight and I see it as a GREAT potential for growth on the channel. Thanks for leaving a comment!
Also as a second comment, I just sold my house and am now moving to a condo with limited storage and parking. It's actually been really nice to look at stuff and say "you were just here because I didn't want to throw you away. Your value is limited and you will now be thrown away".
This whole kerfuffle could be a gift that distills things down a bit in a positive way.
Yeah. I feel the same way. A lot of things are just expensive tots just sitting around
I'm sorry it's happening to you, but I can't say I'm surprised. During the first video of yours that I watched, I thought to myself "how does he get past Code Enforcement with all of those cars everywhere?" I have found that the scope of my car hobby (4 cars) is determined by my ability to legally store cars and parts. Good luck with a solution.
None of us are really surprised. Whats surprising is it took soo long.
Really enjoy your channel, Dean. Fingers crossed that everything works out in the end!
Thanks Anthony! I appreciate the love. We are hoping to make some changes around here in the next few days
Too bad, sorry to hear this😪
No one is surprised. We have been lucky up until this point
This is a pain for you, but as one of my favourite channels, two of my favourite channel hosts, with three of my favourite cars you will get through this and be bigger and better 🎉
Thank you! We are working towards growing the channel for folks like you who love what we do!!
Would hate to have a neighbor like that! Everyone who lives on my street has no problem with my 240 obsession 😂
I thought I was good but guess not!
Very sorry this is happening to you. Ready mix for the win. I know this is making life a PITA.
Thank you for the love!. No need to feel sorry as I can't say I am shocked. I've been over the line for a while here and it's about time someone said something!
Get some more concrete down around the house fuck em 🤣
Yes yes yes I want to see more on the rx7 in general.
We have a loooong way to go before we can put concrete down!
I bet the burnout in the last video made your neighbor think "well that's it, I'm calling the city tomorrow!"
Possibly. Or the house 2 doors down finally sold
Good Luck. Hopefully everything works out
🤞 Fingers crossed my friend! It'll be fine. We can handle a little boat rocking.
Not ideal with the neighbors but I get it. I hope the shop situation can work out, I'm a new subscriber and wish you nothing but success! Love the videos!!!
Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the channel. We know that we were well beyond what was allowed. We are working through the consequences now.
😢 up in Minnesota I had the same problem, just had to register and insure them, what a hassle.
Its nothing that can’t be fixed by throwing money at it!
@@DeanofMachines sad but true, who knows could be a blessing in disguise, perhaps the new potential shop has great things in store 😉
@@D1rtywrenches things will be tight but I can make it happen!
Lets mix up some concrete bro
Maybe after the county comes back through lol
@@DeanofMachines I'll help you do the hole front yard then they can have something to feel some kinda way about
@@robertobenitez4867 Well I can't get grass to grow for petes sake! Concrete would be more usefull!
Did the burnout with the 240 Turbo had anything to do with it?
You know, it may have.
So very sorry to learn of your situation. Hope you are able to find a location so you can continue to work on your Volvo's. I enjoy how you have brought some of your Volvo's back to life. I would love to be able to have a drivable old Volvo. Good luck and hang in there!!!!!!!
Thanks Brian! Our heads are up and we are making a plan!
hope everything solves for the better
You and me both!!
I'm sorry to hear that! I do se an opportunity to lay some concrete though *smirk*
There’s a lot of red tape to address before I can out concrete anywhere
Ah, that's a shame!
I guess that’s a bit of the problem making videos that shows your “backyard storage”, some people get butt-hurt.
Absolutely you need to make a video on your Mazda, thank you for keeping up the good fight, and a ton of great videos with a lot more to come. 🤗🤗🤗
I like to think it was not actually a neighbor but maybe someone online. The reality is, I'm in the wrong any way you cut it. We realized over a year ago that we should move. We haven't been able to nail down a place. We've looked at many, had offers in and lost to higher bidders. It's just the way the south eastern USA now. Prices are soaring.
@@DeanofMachines ohhh I know, I’m in SoCal close to Los Angeles and it’s still only going up here😵💫
@@einfeldt777 Yeah you know all too well then! We will keep trying. Not giving up.
Ugh. Why do some neighbors suck so badly.
Hey YOU! Yes, YOU. The one reading my comment. Not you Dean; the person who enjoys your channel but isn’t a member.
I’ve been a member for a while now at $1 per day. I spend more than that on carbonated beverages.
Help support a real guy doing real things while he entertains you and me. Go sign up. You won’t miss the few extra bucks per month. I promise you. But what you’ll get is the warm fuzzy feeling that your contribution helps out a real good guy.
Thanks Shawn! I appreciate you sticking with me as long as you have.
why not just pave all of it, should be cheaper than storage space and less garden work! WIN WIN!
We are not allowed that much concrete.
Count me in for FD Content.
Stay tuned and I will do what I can!!
Been following for a while now, sad to see they're so upset about this. I'm sure you'll make the best out of this and I really hope all works out well! :)
I guess pouring concrete over the gravel won't legalise the extra spot? x) Good luck!
Thank you! I appreciate you sticking around. We can’t add more concrete to the property. Its a calculated ratio :(
@@DeanofMachines time to transform the living room?😎👀😁🤣
Jokes aside, for real good luck with this situation, must not be easy :/
@@MrClassicT Just have to roll with the punches my friend!
I actually live in the same county as you; they got my buddy because he had a boat for sale in his front yard. Ridiculous....
Hey neighbor! That is a bit ridiculous.
Corporate policy Is not Law! Fight it. Protect Your freedoms, not corporate rights!
Well, you aren't wrong. But also I don't have heaps of money to fight the government. They take all my money in taxes as it is.
I’m sorry this has happened dude, I wish people would mind their business! Wish I could help more.
I'll work through it and make it right. There are some good options for shop space but most of them an hour away :(
@@DeanofMachines of course you will Dean I’ve not a single doubt! That’s annoying the distance, I hope you can find one closer but I’m sure either way you’ll figure it, you’ve got our support always, even though mine is through the internet because I’m about a million miles away!
@@Drury96 Well if there's ever a chance of you visiting the area, hit me up!!
@@DeanofMachines when you’re settled and sorted we will make it happen, would love to 👍
Sorry to hear this man 👎
Thanks Ryan. We will work through it.
It was gonna happen eventually, sadly. You are surrounded by lawncare enthusiasts and relatively well kept places. The Borg will have no noncompliance 😔
Shop space will always cost money because the landlord expects to get a cut of the customer facing work. If you are renting it for personal mattera, unfortunately they don't reduce the rent lol
To get the space we really need, either buying a new property or a shop or monthly expenses quickly top 4k
Damn I can't stand nosey neighbors. Hopefully it will work out for you.
To be honest, my property is visible from all sides. I'm surprised my shed didn't get pointed out.
@@DeanofMachines Still sucks though
Would it be ok to extend your concrete driveway further into the backyard to accommodate more cars? And then also to maybe fence in a portion of your backyard to keep unregistered cars? Code enforcement is always such a bother.
I thought it might but they told me because my property is small I cannot cover too much of it with concrete. Its a law. :(
@@DeanofMachines How much of your property can be according to code?
Thanks
For what? You already donate enough and you've been patient as a saint with me! I greatly appreciate you, I hope you know that.
@@DeanofMachines the videos, content and always figuring it out dude.. you’re determined to always make it work and that’s all we can ask for, always happy to support and help where I can, love the channel and will continue to help as and where I can! You’ve got this and excited to see what’s to come in the upcoming months/ years!
@@Drury96 thanks a ton man. Ill make you proud!!! Lol
Have you ever considered moving outside the United States?
As I see it in all the channels (from the states) there are those mysterious laws and regulations that are so alien and seems to be derived from a need and greed.
I think about it all the time. Previously I lived in Japan for 6 years. Happiest days of my life! Any developed country will have laws and regulations.
Pretty crappy of your neighbour to complain, and it's unreal that they can make you move stuff on your own property
Hope all works out 🤞🏼
Hey man, this is America! Land of the free as long as you do what we say!!
@@DeanofMachines from other videos iv seen on CZcams, yeaaahhhh
A comment to help with the CZcams algorithm...
I hope you find a solution! 💪
Thank you very much. i appreciate you leaving a comment!
What BS !
Time for a bigger driveway or a detached garage
I wish it was that simple! We are limited with what we can do.
County codes suck! Move to PR we don’t care how many junked cars anybody has 😅
I thought GA would have been more like PR
Get a garage and I will be a member!
Unfortunately it's not that easy for us here. I can't build a garage the size I really need to use as a workshop. We will continuously have issues with the county from here on out, I believe. Some day I hope to add you to the members list!!
Guys click share and copy
Yeah! this would help!
Does this mean we will get a "How to concrete the rest of your property" video soon?
I wish! Theres a hard:soft ratio for my property apparently. We are about maxed out
I am petty, I would do everything that I can legally do without getting fined to make my neighbor's life a living nightmare after they pulled a stunt like that.
There’s really no point in doing something like that.
@@DeanofMachines The point is that if someone complained and got me in trouble for having my own cars on my own property, and using my own property for what I want to use if tor, that is an issue.
@@WalterKnox Well, it's not your property. It's the government's.
I sent you an email about possible storage here....TN
Thank you!! I'll have a look!. I've gotten a lot of response from this video which is great! Many folks like yourself trying to help. If needed I'll hit you up!
Can't you just park register and insurance cars on right side of the driveway from street, up to garage? But still - you're lucy, some people don't have 1 parking spot to work on - you have whole driveway and 2 garages... ;)
We don’t have enough driveway to park all the cars.
Won't it be cheaper to cover a part of your property with concrete so you can park your cars again near the house?
What about all theese junkjards where thousands of wrecked cars stand on sand or meadows?
I hope there'll be a satisfying solution to your parking problems.
Greetings from Kiel / Germany
I can’t put anymore concrete down unfortunately.
Hype
Woot woot!
neighbor's a turd, county should have bigger priorities. i wonder if by definition all 4 wheels have to be on the pavement, "it is on pavement, see the back wheel there", etc.
Thats a good point. I can always ask the guy!
Is there anywhere left where you can do what you want on your own property without breaching a million different codes
Yea of course there is! You just need big money!
Bummer but a car that runs and drives and was only off the driveway temporarily might not qualify as a junk car. Depends on the wording of the code (does it specify “junk vehicles” or just “vehicles”?). Also: is there any temporal element to the offense-I.e., do you violate the rule the second you park off the driveway or must the vehicle remain there for a longer period. If the code uses the word “store” or “storage” that implies an extended stay off of the driveway so if the cars were there for a short period that might be a basis to contest. But on the issue of the code officer “trespassing,” I think you are out of luck. Code officers very likely have legal authority to enter onto private property to investigate a reported or observed potential code violation.
If I had a fence, they cannot look over it. That's about the only way I could fight this. I have not yet been told about length of time a vehicle can be off the driveway.
Wrote before the end of video, so you are not allowed to work on cars outside the garage??????
Technically, I can’t do any work outside of the garage.
Was not aware of such stupid laws OVER THERE, similar laws like that are on the way here in sweden thanks to the idiots in the EU, just LOVE YOUR T SHIRT❤❤😅😊
EU tends to be cancer for sovereignty
Thank you!!!!! I like showing some Swedish love! We have dumb laws depending on area
Är du svensk
I am not Swedish! I just enjoy showing the flag to honor the Volvo home country and show some love for the swedes who watch!
Welp...I figured as much as soon as I read that "due to recent events" post a few days ago.
For what it's worth, this is more than a case of a nosy neighbor or an overbearing regulatory authority; WE are the problem...and the potential solution. Zoning laws here in the U.S. create a case of "can't have your cake and eat it too", and many people have a love-hate relationship with them.
R-1 zones were established to keep "undesirable" activities (as well as...err...certain people) out of neighborhoods. The way they were written, just about anything other than a place to sleep is prohibited...very few commercial, industrial, agricultural, or even multi-family residential uses are allowed.
And while those rules prevent noisy and/or dirty businesses from establishing themselves in a residential neighborhood, they also create some unintended consequences: (a) personal activities like Dean's are categorized as commercial/industrial if they exceed certain limitations, and (b) desirable businesses that many residents might see as assets to their lives and community also can't enter the neighborhood (think "local bakery", "small grocery store", "mom & pop diner", etc.) because ONLY single-family homes are permitted.
In many places in the world that are very nice to live in, this would be unthinkable--but not here. Our car-centric infrastructure allows drivers relatively quick, convenient access to our daily needs without having them within walking distance of our homes. In other words, it's ironic...but not surprising...that our car-centric culture places restrictions on car culture; that kind of stuff is fine for someone else's backyard, but not ours...until we decide that we want to do it.
So if and when one's city, county, or state considers zoning law reform, think twice before jumping to the conclusion that the current zoning is a good thing, or that the proposed changes are some sort of a fundamental threat to quality of life. It's worth getting into the weeds to consider the pros, cons, and net effect for more than just one's personal situation at the moment.
This is all true. This is an area for rest and enjoyment. Not automotive work. I should just buy a warehouse.
Can you not have more concrete poured? Scrap that jeep😂
I can't do more concrete. There's a ratio of dirt: house/driveway
Also, never selling this Joop! It's got a looooong history.
This goes back to a comment I made several videos back...stop being a hoarder and instead limit yourself to only having the amount of cars allowed...then, pick one or two and fix them up from start to finish, sell them, and move on. Right now your channel is basically all "will it run and drive". Expand the content to "will it run and drive and clean up and be someone else's daily driver. People rightly don't want to live next to a hoarder...it affects their ability to sell their house should they wish to.
3 whole ass comments your entire time here and you are trying to be a showrunner. Chill tf out gramps.
@@POVwithRC makes you wonder why they stick around when their only comments are complaints about the content and the way we do things.
Charles, you arent wrong. We try to make things happen with what we have. Lately we have had an influx of cars to make run and re home. I try to bridge that gap between total loss project and someone haveing hope with a runner/driver.
The channel does not do well with full restoration videos.
@@nyce.monique FR 👏🏻
I can see both sides of this. Living in WV, it is common to see stuff and things around homes both in rural and town settings. Sometimes I do not think that people realize how much is on the property or if the "too much" line has been crossed. Based on videos though, I've never had the sense that there is anyone whose deck or family room window looks out on to your property. @brandywineangler6748 makes some good points about what code enforcement can/cannot do. It's a shame that the person who reported you couldn't have just approached you and said "Hey, I know that you actually do things with these, but is there a way you can..." just to get a conversation started and maybe a friendlier solution. Going forward, I'd love to see some start to finish restos as content!! In the meantime, a few yards of concrete are in order. We got your back, my Young Friend!!
That’s what I was thinking. Would be nice if someone brought it up. Im the first guy that people in the neighborhood go to for help with car trouble. Ultimately I am in the wrong here and have to make adjustments
People are pathetic do your thing dean
I wish it was that easy. This kind of thing is jail time/ community service or a large fine.
Thanks!
Thank you John!
What you get for living with people LOL Also i just know that Sweden T-shirt helps alot
Yeah. Its a double edged sword. Be where work is or live in the sticks.
Thanks!
Thank you soo much!!!
Thanks!
Sir, are you nuts? There is no way I can thank you enough!!!
🤔maybe 😁 You two just keep up the good fight and stay strong, just wish I could do more 🤗
@@einfeldt777 That my friend is beyond plenty! thank you VERY much!
Thanks!
Thank you Daniel! I hope to see you around more!
Thanks!
Thank you Greg!! I appreciate it a lot. Hope to see you around in the future!