Are you implying I should read the article?
Well, it wouldn't be a bad idea, but also wouldn't help regarding the permit, as it was silent on it. But the permit is shown in the video, I went back and viewed it again. He's got a good case of adverse possession going here. He's been assessed on the improvements to "his" property, has paid taxes on it, and has maintained/improved it for more than 15 years (the garage is over 15 years old).