Municipal Code

[bpollock1964]

What is the name of your state? Vista, California

We are looking to open a second pawnshop in the City of Vista, and one of the municipal codes pertaining to pawnshops include a residency stipulation. I currently live in Oceanside which is next door and my children attend school in the City of Vista, in fact, my son is the Senior Executive Student Body President. Is there anyway to get around this requirement?

Sincery
Brian Pollock

 

[JETX]

Is there anyway to get around this requirement?

Suggestions:
1) Don't do it since it would be in violation of the local zoning ordinance.
2) Go ahead and do it, since laws are made to apply to everyone but you.
See, that was simple, huh??

 

[bpollock1964]

While I apprecaite you taking the time to answer my question, it really wasn't the type of advise I was looking for! Specifically I was looking to see if such municipal codes have an appeals procedure? Or is it simply not worth the effort to fight City Hall?

 

[Zigner]

While I apprecaite you taking the time to answer my question, it really wasn't the type of advise I was looking for! Specifically I was looking to see if such municipal codes have an appeals procedure? Or is it simply not worth the effort to fight City Hall?

What did the City say when you asked them?

 

[DStaub]

City codes are unique; no one can make an across-the-board statement that there is (or is not) an appeals process in Vista, CA without looking at that city's code.

The best advice is to start a dialog with the appropriate person in the city. Perhaps they have some flexibility built into the code.

In most cases, cities are very reluctant to legislate on a case-by-case basis. No matter how appealing your circumstance is, there can be long term negative consequences to a city if it starts selectively enforcing its ordinances or adopts amendments that favor a single individual.

 

[bpollock1964]

Thanks you very much for your answers. My request to the city has been passed from the City Clerk to the City Attorney for review.

 

[DStaub]

That's a good first step. Good luck.