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Zoning Laws help
Okay so I have this "friend" that is opening a CrossFit gym in a location that is L1 zoning and dose not allow CrossFit type businesses. So my "friend" is thinking that he will move in anyway with a clause in the lease that permits him to leave without penalty if the city decides to boot him. Any advice that I may give him frome someone who may have been in the same situation?
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Also, moving isn't free. The costs of finding and building out the new space and lost business during the move could easily overwhelm any losses on the lease itself. Katherine |
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Advice? Find another space. The inconvenience of moving is not what you want to do, and the time between finding new spaces is not what you or your members want to deal with.
It's not like the city is going to come in and say, "take your time, find another space and move". It'll be more like, "this is against the law, you have 60 days to get out. Go!". Why willingly start out behind the 8 ball like that? |
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I was leaning that way but wasant sure if anybody had ideas on how to get around the zoning so well be in our garage for a little while longer! Thank you all for your input.
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Yes, I'm cynical about landlords. Katherine |
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All it takes is one angry neighbor to make a phone call, and he's got problems on his hands.
Why not just find the right place? Is it really a "perfect" spot? |
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It really is the perfect place but not worth the headaches so we are looking for another perfect place!
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If it really is that perfect place then you may want to go to city planning and apply for a permit that allows for a non-conforming use. There will be a application fee that varies by city. For "gyms" the planning commission will be concerned about parking and how the "gym" will impact the area as a whole. You should do that first before signing any lease. Just be grateful the landlord didn't allow you to move in without disclosing the zoning issue. Good luck.
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