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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