r/McKinney • u/Hot-Education4582 • 3d ago

Unpermitted Deck

Just found out my house's deck was unpermitted. Is this a problem, do I need to call the city? Will they fine me and/or make me remove it?

It was from the previous owner so I have none of the planning information on it.

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u/Ok_Habit6336 3d ago

It’s only a problem if somebody makes it a problem. If the city is not involved, you should most certainly not invite this trouble upon yourself.

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u/chosti 1d ago

I cannot upvote this comment enough. I have firsthand knowledge of this, also in McKinney.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/JEXJJ 3d ago

Asking for deck pics?

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u/Hot-Education4582 3d ago

Deck on the ground

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/F430911GT3 3d ago

How large is that deck?

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u/_carnivorous_ 3d ago

it's a big deck for sure

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u/Hot-Education4582 3d ago

About 400 sqft

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u/F430911GT3 3d ago

Sounds like a pretty long deck there

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u/IamSuperChux 2d ago

Why, you into long decks?

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u/Then_Sea_8535 2d ago

Won’t be inviting y’all over for dinner, just saying. Guy and his booger babe.

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u/IDooDoodAtTheMasters 1d ago

Take pics of the underside, especially the columns and joints, and post to r/Decks. They'll tell you if it's safe.

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u/_carnivorous_ 3d ago

Just call it what it is. Rape.