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Planning and Zoning approves three home-based business licenses, discusses roadside-repair licensing and liability
Summary
Orangeville planning and zoning approved three business licenses for home-based or small commercial operations and discussed licensing and liability issues raised by a roadside assistance applicant.
Orangeville planning and zoning approved three business licenses for home-based or small commercial operations and discussed licensing and liability issues raised by a roadside assistance applicant.
Applicants included Saddle Up Service Roadside Repair, which requested a business license to offer roadside assistance and daytime on-site help; owners said they plan to begin by providing on-site assistance (flat-tire changes, minor roadside help) and later to add towing once they obtain towing equipment, licensing and insurance. The commission and staff cautioned that towing or advertising towing services requires specific tow licenses and additional insurance. Commissioners also noted Good Samaritan protections for incidental assistance but warned that advertising recovery or towing services before obtaining proper licensure would put the business out of compliance.
Commissioners approved the Saddle Up license after hearing that the owners hold an auto-mechanics certificate, are seeking insurance quotes, and will delay towing until they are properly equipped and licensed. The commission advised the applicants to avoid advertising services that require separate licensing until those licenses are in place.
The commission also approved a home-based party-supply and balloon-arches business by Brenda Judd and Savannah Hansen, planned to operate from a Main Street residence, and approved a business license for Katie Baskett to perform murals and window painting at 310 West 300 North. Motions and seconds were called for each license and each vote passed by voice vote with ayes recorded and no opposition noted.
Saddle Up representatives told the commission the service area sees many tourists and stranded vehicles and described plans to build a shop at a future property; commissioners encouraged them to confirm state and municipal licensing requirements before expanding services.
The applicants were excused after the votes and staff said standard follow-up inspections and paperwork will be completed before final license issuance.
