flightwaves t1_j7wii9y wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:13 PM

If they want use that space it needs to be properly maintained and taxed appropriately. Both things the city council needs to solve.

[deleted] t1_j7x1802 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:22 AM

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ClemsonLaxer t1_j7xo96b wrote on February 10, 2023 at 3:18 AM

I mean, would you prefer to give public space away to private businesses for free?

panda12291 t1_j80f05u wrote on February 10, 2023 at 6:31 PM

I'd prefer to charge both them and cars for parking actually, but if we're giving the space away for free to individuals and businesses for cars that cause congestion and pollution then we can let a business use the same space to serve meals to locals...

DadBodofanAmerican t1_j7z2st4 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:55 PM

Sure, or come up with a reasonable per-foot of frontage rate that can be paid annually. But figuring out a new tax valuation seems a bit silly when the city will see benefits from increased economic activity, foot traffic, and payroll taxes. These spots were just going to be used to warehouse cars anyway.

Belikekermit t1_j80mkop wrote on February 10, 2023 at 7:21 PM

If that is a metered spot/s then they should at least cover that lost revenue. The taxes they pay would increase if they serve more customers, unfortunately many of these sheds remain empty.