Planning Stage

Four days in to March and and I haven't spent any money on extras yet.  Only 27 days to go.  Unfortunately, my truck battery is dead and I need to renew my passport soon.  Technically, I could put both of those things off for another month but I probably shouldn't.  I've been researching the permitting process for my county.  I don't know who makes up their website but I would only give it a 5 out of 10 for User Friendly.  I do know that I need:

-a permit application

-a site plan with utilities, elevations, and set-backs marked

-building plans

-possibly a grading plan

I hope that is it.  I got basic plans for a 24'x24' building with loft off of the internet.  The county assessor has a map of my property that I can print.  I still need to call Blue Stake to come out and mark my utilities.  I meet with the excavator tomorrow to get a quote on the earthworks.  This is all going so slowly.  Sometimes I think I should just buy a manufactured home and be done with it.  But do I want to pay $60k for the cheapest basic particle board and vinyl box?  Not really and I'm not willing to pay for the upgrades.  I guess I will just keep plugging along.  This is the planning stage anyway.  There isn't much to see yet but there will be.