In a message dated 12/3/2002 6:17:34 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jmc987@earthlink.net writes:
> Has anyone on the list ever used one of the portable garages? (The tent-like
> ones, not the carport/canopies.) I was thinking about storing the MG is one
> through the winter. I assume it's better than a car cover since nothing
> comes in contact with the car. And considering the price of a good car
> cover, it's only a few bucks more. Any suggestions, recommendations or
> advice. Thanks in advance,
> Check your local municipal code regarding Temparary/Permanant structures.I
> have a neighbor who spent $450 or so on a 8' X 8' X 16' awning type tent.
> He cemented 4 pipes into the drive way and slid the Tent pillars into these
> for stability (High winds, etc.) Darnned city made him take the tent down
> because it was a "Temparary" structure. Our city is anti-Bedouin and
> doesn't want any homeless folks moving into our fair Beach community. Even
> the people who camp out on weekends have take their tents down,or motor
> homes and move someplace for a day (at least 24 hrs.) Then they can return
> and do another 7 days. Plus they get to pay extra for this. Any structure
> thats even remotely permanent and the city wants its cut of the Tax
> revenues.
> Albert Escalante
> 1978 MGB
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