[TheThinkTank] Bicycle Co-Ops & Zoning?

[Bike City]

I would recommend researching zoning laws, gather some supporters of your
idea, and taking it to your local civic meeting with a plea that your Co-op
would benefit the neighborhood. You probably have some gray area being a non
traditional business, not all zoning laws are the same, so I would say start
there. good luck, I hope you get some more feedback.
-Heather Edwards, bikecityrecyclery fayetteville, ar.

On Nov 14, 2007 12:20 AM, Jake Liefer <jakeliefer at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>  I operate a small bike Co-op in a small, run down town called Beaver
> Falls, PA. We're looking into purchasing a location and think we've
> found the perfect spot. It's a former business / house with a three
> car garage and a large glass storefront area. The only problem is that
> it's zoned residential even though it used to be a business many years
> ago.  The street is pretty run down, with three of the four
> 'neighbors' being vacant housing, so I'm not too worried about
> neighbors complaining about it. I'd like to paint our logo on the
> garage but I'm afraid that it my draw too much attention from the
> zoning people.
>  Do any of your co-ops operate in non-commercialy zoned space? Have
> you had any problems arise because of it?
> Thanks,
> Jake
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