Yeah! Pin Stadium the Crap out of that place with strips on Every joist so we can see you in Chicago! JK. I am So jealous of this build and effort. In my area they won't so much as let me change the garage door without a vote.... Love what you have done thanks for sharing.

Bigger??? I gotta see this.

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That's just hurtful.

Why not "Texarcada"

Once again...hurtful.

Ok. Disregard my previous post.

How about the "Up Level"?

There are about 3 or 4 barcades(all same owner type deal) named "Another Castle" up in Washington as well lol. I think all cool arcade/barcade names at this point are taken

I’m how about “On Tilt”

Solid name. Our league in LA uses it...not that you should take that into consideration.

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Great progress. You go with 3/8 or 1/2 drywall? You do the taping, muding and sanding?

Good choice for thickness but that 5/8 is a pain.

looking good and glad you hired out the drywall!

Your body will be happy with that decision

There is absolutely no dishonor in getting someone else to hang sheetrock, mud, and sand! BTDTBTTS.....and will gladly pay someone else to do it!!!

Yeah, but do you mow your own lawn?

Great project!

I don't know the answers to your questions, but I do have some life experience I can provide. I wouldn't post in a public forum your intentions to violate a law, city code or whatever. We live in a society of envy and entitlement and not everyone is your friend. I hate to say it, but I wouldn't put it past someone to send an email to your city code enforcement giving them a heads-up of your intentions. Am I pessimistic? I would say, yes, but I like to error on the side of caution. Just my opinion. By the way, your building is awesome.

An Inspector might come around. If they see a violation from the street, or if a neighbor complains, then you will receive a notice to comply with the building code by a certain date. The main problem is when you go to sell it in the future, a potential buyer will shy away from your home if the building is not up to code, or they will ask for a discount in your asking price to be able for them to get the building up to code. Some buyers will not care, but their lender might.

Was thinking the same thing. I would edit this post immediately and solicit private feedback. And for good measure, rx3 should edit his post to delete the quoted text. Just my two cents worth... maybe I'm a bit jaded.

Edit: you beat me to it on the recommendation to remove rx3's quoted section. We got your back... but not sure everyone on the Internet feels the same.

Well... I'm a curious sort and you may have already done this. But a search of the Midland Tx code turned up the following. I'm not saying this particular instance relates directly to any proposed changes of your property... there may be other code penalties that might apply. NOTE that the penalty says it can be assessed EACH day.

I want to go on record that I am in no way aiding, abetting, or assisting in any alleged violations that may or may not occur.

General penalty; continuing violations.
If in this Code or in any ordinance of the City an act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, or if in this Code or those ordinances the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful, then the violation of any such provision of this Code or any such ordinance shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00; providing, however, that any violation of an ordinance governing fire safety, zoning or public health and sanitation shall be punished by a maximum fine of $2,000.00; provided, however, that if the minimum or maximum penalty provided by this Code for any such offense is less or greater than the maximum penalty provided for the same or similar offense under the laws of the state, then the minimum or maximum penalty for violation as provided by state statute shall be the minimum or maximum penalty under this Code. Each day any violation of this Code or of any ordinance continues shall constitute a separate offense.

In any prosecution for the violation of any provision of this Code, it shall not be necessary for the complaint to negative or for the state to prove any exception contained in this Code concerning any prohibited act unless the state is otherwise required to do so by law; provided, however, that any such exception made therein may be urged as a defense by the person charged by such complaint.

Didn't see your previous post before edit, but maybe get your own inspection done first? I'd be sweating it too but usually this stuff works out without too much pain.

Is there away to ask about it since you did your planning before 2015 and see if it can still be done as it was part of the original plan?

Maybe a non permanent covered walkway with roof and sides could be put in place which would not be your ideal but could be easily removed later before selling.

Good to see that all of the really important stuff is being handled by the authorities in your area. Dear lord.

Keep your chin up buddy.

Too many Californians crashing the Texas party, huh?

It’s much easier than all this. Just build another yet larger building that encapsulates the home and the game room. Done and done.

Else- good luck. Where I live- due to a very disliked neighbor, you would have had the city there 10times already just because they were called to report something that looked bad or weird or whatever... your lucky to have tolerant neighbors who mind their own damn business. I worry about diggin holes outside and installing short retaining walls... Damn. I gotta move to Texas.

And as for Californians moving in...

That’s a yes in my neck of the woods- it sure helps keep the property value so up

Nobody ever has had any feelings (good or bad) about anyone from San Diego. Ever.

We're like ants at a picnic. You didn't invite us, but there's no stopping us!