Pamela Dilley

Hi David, Thanks for responding. I have a lot of interest from retail shops interested in purchasing my baked goods. So I have been looking into becoming a certified CFO in the state of VA. Part of the application process requires that I include written zoning approval, which would come from the County of Middlesex. I had a brief conversation with the gentleman in charge of zoning about this when I added a second electrical service to our property. He immediately stated that the property could not be zoned for a bakery, even a CFO, because it was in a residential neighborhood/HOA. He then told me to submit my request in writing and he would be able to get back to me with a formal decision. I did not want to continue the discussion with the zoning department without more information, so I have not pursued it further… yet.
I was hoping that someone on the forum had already tackled this hurdle, and would be able to provide some guidance. Perhaps now is the time to seek legal counsel? With the Institute for Justice that appears to handle these types of cases? Or do I begin the process with local zoning unarmed, then have to followup with reinforcements?
Any insight/help is appreciated.