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zoning problems (BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW)

Thu, 23 May 2002 23:51:00 GMT

What is the name of your state?Indiana
In 1974 my husband had the zoning changed from agri to I-1, although I-1 is industrial zoning, written in at the bottom of the zoning paper it says "for the use of a garage & body shop". Now comes the problem, he has had the business from 1974 till present without a problem, then the zoning board notifies him that I-1 does not allow for outside storage of any kind. I have yet to see a garage that does not have outside storage of vehicles. They are threatening to close our business if he does not store ALL vehicles inside the building. Is there anything we can do to prevent this? It is our only means of income and he is 57 yrs old with no H.S.education & has several health problems that would prevent him from outside employment. Would we fall under a grandfather clause of any kind? Please help.

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  • Fri, 24 May 2002 19:07:00 GMT(1)
  • I assume they have the law correct and l-1 technically does not allow outside storage of vehicles. If that is the case, it is a matter of getting the zoning board to grant an exception for him. Perhaps they would be allowed to do so on the grounds of hardship or prior use.
    In some places, there are certain lawyers, who have worked up relationships with the zoning board and who would be more likely to be able to convince the board to award an exception.
    If there is no way to get an exception approved, perhaps he could find out what the minimum type of storage is that they do allow, and provide that. Perhaps a canvas shelter would be acceptable, or at least some sort of very inexpensive enclosure.
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