What I don't understand is why the new zoning code didn't ban drive-throughs.
On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Eric Sundquist <[email protected]>wrote: > In Madison, our new zoning code, which has been approved by Council but > isn't yet in effect, will require all drive-throughs to accommodate bikes. > > Under the current code, there is no such requirement, but in recent years > every time we approved a drive through at Plan Commission, we added a > requirement that they serve bikes. To my knowledge no applicant has ever > objected to that requirement. > > I suspect the Burger King on East Wash predates these efforts, so they > don't have a custom requirement on bikes. But when the new zoning code > takes effect, if they refuse bike service they will be in violation and > could face fines or having to shut down their drive through. Enforcement > will be by complaint. > > The new code is awaiting approval of zoning maps that go along with the > text. Should be a few more months before it's all done. > > *From:* Paul T. O'Leary <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Monday, March 19, 2012 9:45 PM > > *Subject:* Re: [Bikies] drive through lanes > > Generally, I don't have a problem with businesses that DON'T want to take > my money, esp. major corporations. I just find a business that WILL take my > money, and notify the other business why they just lost my patronage. > > My credit union, BTW, actually advertises that members on bikes and on > foot (I think I even rolled up on my Sting Ray kick scooter once) are > _welcome_ at their "drive-up" window. This is the free market fulfilling > itself; smart businesses recognize that we have money to spend; those that > refuse do so at their peril. > > On 2012/03/19 19:27, ronald pedersen wrote: > > I am curious what others may think of this. > > >
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