indy2tall
LawnSite Senior Member
- Location
- Indianapolis Indiana
I have a few questions for you all and then I want to open a can of worms!
1. How far on the average do you drive each day to your first yard or account?
2. How many of you rent storage space to store your equipment, truck and/or trailers?
Now for the can of worms. How many of you that operate out of your garage realize that you are (more than likely) in violation of your town or counties zoning laws and one complaint from a PITA neighbor could severely harm your ability to do business? Now before someone says I am full of it let me say I have researched this rather deeply and have been told by more than one zoning official in several counties that your home based business must be conducted INSIDE your home in what would normally be the living area and that your garage, even if it is attached, does not qualify.
Now I realize that the zoning people turn a blind eye to this situation unless someone complains but for all you part timers (like myself) who are growing your business and planning on going full time do not forget about this.
1. How far on the average do you drive each day to your first yard or account?
2. How many of you rent storage space to store your equipment, truck and/or trailers?
Now for the can of worms. How many of you that operate out of your garage realize that you are (more than likely) in violation of your town or counties zoning laws and one complaint from a PITA neighbor could severely harm your ability to do business? Now before someone says I am full of it let me say I have researched this rather deeply and have been told by more than one zoning official in several counties that your home based business must be conducted INSIDE your home in what would normally be the living area and that your garage, even if it is attached, does not qualify.
Now I realize that the zoning people turn a blind eye to this situation unless someone complains but for all you part timers (like myself) who are growing your business and planning on going full time do not forget about this.