Steve, if permitting is your current problem. I suggest going to either your county supervisor if you live in the unincorporated county area or your city council member if you live in the city. Explain to them that the request from the building department is unreasonable and much more involved than should be required for a simple storage barn. Ask for help, that is your main approach.
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