The Regional Engineering Counsel said there were at least one project on the 16th floor of the 20 floor tower that was being conducted without a building permit.

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The man who wants to build the condominium, Michael Baumann, has got a building permit from the city, and refuses to redesign his project to incorporate the circle.

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Just to set up shop, one needs a fistful of documents including a building permit, a writ stating neighbors will not be bothered by business activities, proof of incorporation, a tax identification number and a trading license.

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Except in Portland and Minneapolis, each local government is free to make its own decisions about whether to permit the building of a new office block or shopping mall, regardless of any cost the decision imposes on neighbours.

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He had a permit to erect a five-story building, but built three additional stories illegally.

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However, in October the Ministry of Culture gave the green light for the Director of Municipality to issue a permit for the destruction of the Medawar Building.

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Savar Mayor Refayet Ullah told The Wall Street Journal that his office had issued a permit to Mr. Rana without seeking required permission from the Dhaka building-safety agency.

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