Citizens voice concerns over annex. zoning Aug 1, 2008
Ward Four Alderwoman Shirley Estes said the businesses in that area would be grandfathered in after the zoning under the non-conforming use clause, and assured them the businesses can continue to function as businesses ... Citizens Against the Annexation lead spokeswoman Sandra Gerald asked the board what the procedure is for a property owner whose business is grandfathered into a residential area if the business burns down. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Patriot Games: NYPD Backs Down On Parade Permit Aug 1, 2008
However, Browne said, officials "took another look and decided that because this group had a parade 25 years ago, this would not be a new parade and could be grandfathered in.". Evacuation Day refers to the day 225 years ago when King George III's fleet finally sailed for home under terms of the Treaty of Paris that had formally ended the American Revolution two months earlier. (CBS News -- US)
Indian taco time Aug 1, 2008
The grill hood was grandfathered in, she said. It probably works better than new ones do. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Neon lights fading from the landscape Jul 31, 2008
"It works. It's distinctive. It's grandfathered in. I couldn't build it today because of the zoning," he said. Over the last 100 years or so, neon has fallen in and out of public favor. (Boston Globe)
Lavonia club's razing cheered Jul 31, 2008
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Some request to be annexed into Fredonia; others object Jul 24, 2008
There was a question about those uses being grandfathered in, or being allowed to continue certain uses that have been customary. There is no law that I am aware of that says you don t have to obey city ordinances when you are annexed, Wink said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
County approves variance application fee Jul 23, 2008
After questions from Commissioners Larry Hamlett and Chairman George Ward about whether existing users and parks would be grandfathered in, Collie explained that when existing single-use permits run out all RV users would come under the language of the new ordinance, but that parks are not addressed in the ordinance he presented. Ferrell explained to the board that the language of the proposed ordinance was more comprehensive than what had originally been discussed by the board, but that Collie... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Racing Commission changes funding of prizes Jul 19, 2008
The 22,500 that went to Belcourt will be grandfathered in. Commissioner DeAnn Pladson said she didn't expect the Legislature to be upset with this dispersion because it was done in "good faith" and represented only a fraction of the more than 700,000 fund. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Amazon To Launch New Streaming Video Service Jul 19, 2008
I wonder if Unbox be grandfathered in until a solution is ready for Tivo. by Ixokai (Score:1) Saturday July 19, @03:23AM. (Slashdot)
ESCONDIDO: ACLU says city policy violates free speech rights Jul 18, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. City charges higher meeting room fees to political, religious groups. (North County Times)
Planning Commission discusses zoning issues Jul 17, 2008
Around 2000, a second building was apparently erected as a residence for Foster and was zoned R-2 in addition to the first lot, that was grandfathered in. Due to a series of unfortunate events, Foster lost the property and at which time it was acquired by United Bank. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Pesticides That Kill Pests--But Not Pets Jul 17, 2008
Most over the counter topicals (harts, adams, etc) were grandfathered in by the FDA and would not be acceptable by today's pet health standards. That being said there are many "Natural" pesticides that are toxic to pets as well. (Scientific American)
Charles Mix County works on zoning law Jul 15, 2008
"Even if the county passes zoning, Long View would be grandfathered in under our ordinance.". Tribal members and others held protests at the site in April. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Browns could be bears Jul 13, 2008
The Steelers had been grandfathered in on both rules. Tim, Pat, and John Rooney are involved in the family's interest in horse racing and dog tracks that have poker tables. (Boston Globe)
Des Moines Police Ban New Tattoos Jul 13, 2008
His will be grandfathered in. DES MOINES, Iowa Some of Des Moines' finest have to go more undercover after the department adopted a policy restricting body art. (Fox News)
School tax exemption could end Jul 13, 2008
For instance, current residents could be grandfathered in. Although older residents might not have children in the school system, Mr. Murphy said, education is relevant to them. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Midtown church told to save historic buildings Jul 13, 2008
The code does address ancillary parking, but it references surface parking that is grandfathered into the code not the creation of new surface parking lots ... The code may well cite minimum parking requirements for new structures, but existing structures are grandfathered in and are not subject to such minimums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The Rooneys: A fight for future generations Jul 13, 2008
"The NFL wants one person to own at least 30 percent of the team, which is fine, but the same family owns 80 percent of it. The gambling issue was dropped at one time and then it came back up. Some in the third generation believe they could fight the NFL in court and win. We were a founding franchise and should be grandfathered in," said another voice. From a background of coal miners, steel workers and saloon keepers, the extended family has a quite a mix of professions. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
City agrees to vacate a street, alley, no selling price yet Jul 13, 2008
Any sex offenders already residing in town are grandfathered in, said Police Chief Karl Judd. He added the town does not have any sex offenders at the level where law enforcement is required to go door-to-door to notify neighbors. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Search begins for oil off Sunshine State coast Jul 7, 2008
They were grandfathered in when the moratorium passed because they were already actively exploring in their lease areas. They continued their activity off and on into the early 1990s. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Chevron's Myanmar Dilemma Jul 5, 2008
Congress banned new investments by U.S. companies in Burma starting in 1997, but Unocal's ownership stake was grandfathered in because its venture began in 1993. Marco Simons, legal director for EarthRights International, which has been critical of Chevron over human rights abuses linked to the Yadana pipeline, said he agrees that it's unlikely that forcing Chevron to divest would hurt the junta. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
KH City Council studies airpark and authority Jul 4, 2008
There were exceptions, to the prohibition against tenants on the board, Bradley told them, but left the legal question hanging on an unrelated court decision where a business had been "grandfathered in." The uncertainty led Councilman Lyndel Hale to declare that tenants on the authority "would be problematic." The council agreed and some of the applicants, like Wigham and Oehl were eliminated from the application pool. Others, like White and Milner, were eliminated because they held official,... (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Why does gas cost so much? Jul 2, 2008
They can't be grandfathered in like Cedar Falls and others. I'm looking for your proof hillbilly - where is it. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New radiology rules Jul 1, 2008
Unless grandfathered in, only physicians in the hospital's 501(a), a not-for-profit corporation designed to hire physicians to work for the hospital, will be able to read radiological images. "It's very common for hospitals to have an exclusive agreement with a particular group in order to perform services," Webster said. (Odessa American, TX)
Water runs dry at Bandera River Ranch Jul 1, 2008
Because the subdivision was around before the minimum acreage decree was incepted, properties there are reportedly grandfathered in and excluded from the rule. Meanwhile, with no rain in sight, Bandera River Ranch residents who are dependent on the central water system will continue to grapple with a limited supply of water as it slowly dribbles into their homes. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Farm animals finding homes as pets in the suburbs Jun 29, 2008
Luckily, Bambi was grandfathered in under the statute, and can stay where he currently resides, in the large backyard of McGoldrick's neighbor Al, who in the past has kept sheep, pigs, and even a steer. Several other communities have recently passed rooster ordinances at the behest of neighbors tired of being woken up before dawn by their crowing. (Boston Globe)
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Although existing docks were grandfathered in, new structures were required to use encapsulated foam. The ban on the use of white/non-encapsulated foam applied to replaced or new structures. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
VISTA: City sues property owner over defiant storage of RVs Jun 25, 2008
DeJong's attorney, Leigh Rayner, said his client started storing vehicles on his property before the code changes officially took effect so "that use is grandfathered in.". As for the city's lawsuit, "I guess this is their version of hardball," Rayner said. (North County Times)
Fireworks season Starts with a bang! Jun 25, 2008
The firework stand was one of three county islands grandfathered in under the new fireworks ordinance approved at the June 9 Paragould City Council meeting. I m glad the city let us stay, Nunn said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
City not planning to ban all carports Jun 19, 2008
Many who spoke Monday asked that residents who purchased violating structures be grandfathered in, and that the UG should set a new date to prohibit new sales. Others, including Hackett, want the ordinance changed altogether. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Lawsuit to halt mining rejected Jun 19, 2008
Judge dismisses Nassau claims that plan was not properly reviewed by DEC. By , Staff writer First published: Thursday, June 19, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
Adult club gets alcohol license over objections Jun 19, 2008
The club was opened before Orangeburg County put its zoning regulations in place, allowing its operations to be grandfathered in. But under a nonconforming use section of the county s zoning ordinance, should the club be damaged or destroyed, work on its replacement must begin within 12 months of the time of damage or the vested right to rebuild would be forfeited. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Guatemala reviewing adoptions to U.S. parentsBirth mothers faced with a second agonizing decision Jun 19, 2008
"They told us our cases were going to be grandfathered in. This is not grandfathering," said one woman, who feared her case would be jeopardized if she gave her name. "Not only the Americans are scared. Birth mothers are concerned that their kids will end up in a government orphanage," said Alejandra Corzo, a lawyer for All God's Children International, a U.S-based nonprofit that runs orphanages around the world. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Charles Mix County discussing zoning ordinance Jun 19, 2008
Longview would be grandfathered in under any new county zoning ordinance, he said. Brian McGinnis of the planning district told about 30 people Monday at a public meeting on the ordinance that the county will not have zoning jurisdiction over tribal trust land or incorporated municipalities. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Exempt existing pit bulls from proposed ban Jun 16, 2008
As an animal shelter volunteer, I support a ban on pit bullsas long as well-cared-for, friendly, existing pit bulls are grandfathered in and are allowed to remain with their families ( Burley considers pit bull ban, 6/4/08). Requiring pit bulls to be spayed or neutered would help prevent dangerous dog attacks, because unaltered dogs of any breed are three times more likely to bite. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Small S.F. businesses get hit by lawsuits over access for disabled... Jun 15, 2008
In a place like San Francisco, where so many micro-businesses - crammed into tiny storefronts built decades before the passage of ADA - consider themselves "grandfathered in," finding instances of ADA noncompliance is as easy as picking apples in an orchard. Or as Blackseth puts it: "They are low-hanging fruit. Why sue McDonald's?". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Handicapped access at restaurants Jun 15, 2008
On the Menu: Handicapped access limited at many restaurants in the area. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
No peace over Pluto Jun 14, 2008
Lets be stupid about it, It has been grandfathered in as a planet and leave it at that. There must be a lawyer involved it in somewhere. (MSNBC)
Developer worried zoning ends plans for single-wides Jun 13, 2008
If you have restrictions on the subdivisions prior to zoning that allowed single-wides in the subdivision, then you are grandfathered in, Albergotti said ... Milhouse said it was his understanding the subdivisions would be grandfathered in. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CARLSBAD: Senior softball league facing stiff fee increase Jun 13, 2008
But there's nothing in writing about this deal, so "they haven't actually been grandfathered in and that's the challenge," Calarco said. City staff members have informed the group that since it doesn't meet the residential requirements, it should start paying the higher fee. (North County Times)
Amendment to city code recommended Jun 13, 2008
Any electronic message center signs already installed or approved in the Historical Preservation District will be grandfathered in and do not have to be removed. In other news. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Zoning favors dog biz Jun 13, 2008
There are two commercial operations, a nursery and a lumber company, that have been grandfathered in, and besides, Caffarella said, they don t make any noise. It is unprecedented for Littleton, said Caffarella. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Dog breeder asks city for exemption Jun 12, 2008
She was asking to be grandfathered in ... Millman said that if Payne were grandfathered in, she knew of others who would ask for the same treatment. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
City Amends Zoning Code Jun 11, 2008
Five existing units will be grandfathered in under the new regulation. Each is located in different zoning classes around St. Clair. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New physician greets prospective patients at Health Fair Jun 10, 2008
I wasn t limited to very rural areas because I was grandfathered in, she said. She had the option of going to places like Owasso or Jenks, near the Tulsa area. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
AT&T Reveals iPhone 3G Subscription Plans : No more iPhone sweetheart deals. Als... Jun 10, 2008
Rather happily though, existing iPhone subscribers who make the jump to the iPhone 3G will be grandfathered in with their existing subscription plans intact. That is, of course, if they're willing to sign up for another 2-year contract with ATse who do so will be glad to learn their original 2-year contract will be superseded by the new 2-year commitment, meaning they'll be locked in for just 2 more years, instead of a combined total of 3. (IGN Gear)
Keeping the shop running Jun 9, 2008
Because it sits atop the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, competitors are restricted from building new stores in the area and the only way for Mulwani to enter the market was by buying an existing store that had been grandfathered in. The new store is also one of the largest in the Car-X franchise with room for up to 20 bays, notes Rich Brayer, vice president of marketing for Car-X.. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
No Wings for Big Brown Jun 7, 2008
(Photo: ) "Obviously the timing of this new sponsor is very suspicious," stated Mike McNeil the VP of Marketing for Hooters of America, Inc. "Yesterday NYRA makes statements to the media that they are concerned about the Hooters sponsorship and then a little more than 24 hours before the race a new sponsor is suddenly found that is in conflict. I have never heard of something like this happening. Previous sponsors are always grandfathered in when situations like this arise. It keeps teams from... (PR Newswire)
Cement plant could return to Watertown's Grove Street Jun 6, 2008
It s an open question of whether Aggregate s alleged plan would be grandfathered in because of the property s past use. It could be the company would need special permits and approval from the town. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Burley council considers pit bull ban Jun 5, 2008
Details of the ban including what penalties would apply to its violation and whether pit bulls already maintained inside the city would be grandfathered in , have yet to be worked out. Councilman Jay Lenkersdorfer said the simple passing of an ordinance banning pit bulls may lead to voluntary removal of some dogs from the city. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Facebook: Applications Aren't Meant to Be Installed Jun 3, 2008
When installation screens go away mid-July, existing applications will see their access to users grandfathered in. Their profile boxes will be moved over to the new tab, their email lists will retain members, and they will still be able to generate news feed items just as before. (Washington Post)
School Board Discusses Official District Symbol May 29, 2008
Superintendent Dr. VeAnn Tilson asked the Union School Board to tell administrators what symbol they want to represent the district on sport teams uniforms. The school uses a few different variations of the district mascot of a wildcat on sport uniforms. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New police chief shaking up League City department May 23, 2008
League City also has a take-home policy for police vehicles, Jez said, and while the officers who were already a part of that program have been grandfathered in, the rules will be changing a bit for newcomers. Any officers who don t live in League City will not be allowed to take their vehicles home, another rule that has not won him any popularity, Jez said. (The Citizen - online, TX)
College Game Day coming to ATL? | Mr. College Football May 20, 2008
Just because the NCAA grandfathered in several early Div II wins by counting them as Div I wins for Bobby, doesn t make it so in my book. What a sham that is. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Board lacking common sense May 18, 2008
Back to the eagle: It seems that this last piece had already been grandfathered in to be sculpted quite some time ago. Couldn't this final piece have been accomplished without controversy. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Misunderstanding over zoning may force Kalama B&B owners to sell May 18, 2008
Letting the two new buildings go up without an elevator and proper parking was WRONG. I know the builder(he owns the buildings) left up a 6" peremiter wall so it made it ok to not build to code for a NEW construction. I know the buildings look good for the city and its better than what was there but come on we need parking and safety in any new construction or major remodel.We keep hearing but he was GRANDFATHERED in. Not a good enough excuse.All in All good luck to the Bed and Breakfast,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Strip club's return brings little cheer to neighbors May 16, 2008
They failed when the zoning board decided that the right to operate a strip club at the site was grandfathered in. Last week, community leaders and Mr. Dowd met with Mr. Meehan and Mr. Antico and got promises to improve lighting, install security cameras, hire guards and respond promptly to complaints. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
State high court overturns gay marriage ban May 16, 2008
ALEJANDRO wrote on May 15, 2008 8:43 PM:" So what happens to the legal status of all those people who went through the domestic partner' legal registration process? Are they now grandfathered in and are considered married?'Will there still be a domestic partnership law on the books in California?And lastly, what about a legally married homosexual couple who wants to move into another state; will their marriage be recognized as normal?This legal opinion doesn't change things, really; the... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Starkville P&Z approves mobile-home land designation after much debate May 15, 2008
As City Attorney Rodney Faver explained, the sticky mobile home issue has haunted Starkville before, in part a result of non-conforming use that s been grandfathered in to local policy. It never comes up unless (something) burns down, said Faver. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Heat from no-smoking policy cools after new resolution May 15, 2008
Existing residents who smoke would be grandfathered in, but must abide by the policy by 2012 ... This policy is a change to the original policy that grandfathered in existing smoking tenants until 2012. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Bill Could Scuttle Red Light Camera Programs May 14, 2008
"I don't know if all those existing contracts would be grandfathered in or not," Piontek said. Washington Missouri 2008. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Benton County hears Fischer appeal (40) May 14, 2008
In April, the county Planning Commission denied Fischer s claim that he d spent enough on the project to be grandfathered in under Measure 49. He noted that although Measure 49 limits large subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments on farm and forest lands, it allows rural landowners to build from three to 10 homes. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Out-of-town Bayonne employees face ax May 12, 2008
In a May 1 memo sent to city department heads, city Business Administrator Peter Cresci said that "the only exceptions will be those grandfathered in prior to March 8, 1991," when the city adopted its residency law. In other words, Cresci elaborated, "those living outside Bayonne and hired prior to (March 8, 1991), are not subject to this ordinance requirement (but) those who lived in Bayonne and moved out of town after March 8, 1991, are not grandfathered.". (NJ.com)
Smoking plan divvies up liquor licenses May 11, 2008
So five of the licenses were grandfathered in, Doughty said. If we get some of these licenses back, I would like to see up to five be issued as non-smoking establishments, he said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Airport concessions May 8, 2008
Existing homes have been grandfathered in, and the insulation requirements would apply only to new homes. The noise form had become the focal point for protests by residents who feared the forms would cause property values to plummet and make it impossible to sell their homes. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
