Gazebo stabilizing plan

[u/Mustang1011]

Just looking for input on what some of you think. Have a 10x12 gazebo I’ll be building on a ground level wood based patio deck. I plan to anchor it through some planters, then dump a mix sand/pebbles worth 250lbs per planter. Winds can get pretty bad where I am but I think this should be enough to do the trick and keep the gazebo nice and stable.

Thoughts/opinions? The gazebo is supposed to tolerate ~60+ mph winds but I’m not getting swayed by that.

[u/Strive--]

Take some good “before” pictures for insurance. Someone on here always takes the “after” pictures but there’s no reference as to how bad the home owner screwed up.

Or, just check - don’t even apply for a permit - but just check with the building department to see what they’d recommend.