Vending

Future uncertain for Canadian driveway vending bank

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May 25, 2022

The future of a residential driveway vending bank in Belleville, Ontario is uncertain after the Ontario Land Tribunal approved the withdrawal of an appeal by the business owner, Juan Hernandez, according to a quintenews.com report.

The existing lien on a semi-open structure covering the eight machines which have been in business for four years violates existing zoning laws since it was built without a building permit.

A new structure would be needed to the main dwelling to meet zoning laws.

Belleville council staff view the business as commercial while Hernandez believes it to be a home occupation not in need of zoning changes other than creating a new attached structure for the machines.

Hernandez can reapply to the council with an amended application.

Hernandez said he is unsure about the future.