I'm sorry if
this article has already been posted, but I don't
think I've seen it in this thread yet. It's got some good nuggets of info here...quote:
The website claims permits were obtained by the building department to build a hair studio in the couple's basement. A call to the West Valley City Building Department Tuesday confirmed a permit was requested for the basement, however, there was no indication the basement would be used for business purposes.
The Community of Economic Development Department, Building Inspections Division, provided public documents stating the document request for 6254 W. Sarah Circle yielded "no indication that this is to be used as a business."
The Building Permit itself, Permit #BBAS 32830, indicated the Application for the permit was received July 27, 2005, and was issued August 18, 2005. The Permit read, "This permit becomes null and void if work or construction authorized is not commenced within 180 days, or if construction or work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after work is commenced. A final inspection is required to complete the project." According to the Building Department, they have no records following the issuance of the Building Permit.
Examiner.com was informed that in order to operate a business from the basement a business permit would have to be obtained as well.
Examiner.com contacted the business licensing department for West Valley City, Utah. Russ Condie, Assistant City Manager, stated no business license was obtained for 6254 W. Sarah Circle, West Valley City, Utah, the home where Josh and Susan resided before Susan went missing.
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The article also quotes some Websleuths posters.