a case for ij

a woman in utah is being denied a permit to open a colonic (ew!) business in her home:

The Providence Planning Commission recently recommended denial of Yates' request for a permit to operate Alternatives in Health in her home. Planning commissioners said they wanted to avoid setting a precedent of allowing medically oriented businesses in residential neighborhoods.

although she stood up to their questioning regarding safety and sanitary procedures, the council is sticking to their guns:

"I haven't heard anything negative about it - and I've been asking - but I think it belongs in a chiropractic office," said Commissioner Kristina Lamborn, who voted to recommend denying the permit. "I feel very strongly about that."

granted, the businesswoman should have checked with the licensing board before investing $40,000 in the business. it's just a shame she has lost her investment because of a feeling, and a misguided planning policy separating businesses from residential areas. it's funny how some areas force mixed-use, and others prohibit it.

perhaps ij can help?