Hi Everybody-
I contacted my local Public Works department to get an estimate for sewer charges the City might put on a new, small brewery (~3500sf) with tap room and got what I consider a huge number. They estimate it will be between $16k-$25k, with the difference being 50 vs 75 seats. This is assuming the existing use of the building is a warehouse and the future use is a brewery (which for sewer fee sake, they classify as a restaurant/cafeteria). If this is correct, it may rule out this city as a location.
Can anybody pass along their experiences with sewer charges and how their City classifies breweries?
Thanks,
John
I should note that they made this determination without even knowing the size of the equipment - my plan is 7bbl, but for all they know, it could be 30bbl.
I contacted my local Public Works department to get an estimate for sewer charges the City might put on a new, small brewery (~3500sf) with tap room and got what I consider a huge number. They estimate it will be between $16k-$25k, with the difference being 50 vs 75 seats. This is assuming the existing use of the building is a warehouse and the future use is a brewery (which for sewer fee sake, they classify as a restaurant/cafeteria). If this is correct, it may rule out this city as a location.
Can anybody pass along their experiences with sewer charges and how their City classifies breweries?
Thanks,
John
I should note that they made this determination without even knowing the size of the equipment - my plan is 7bbl, but for all they know, it could be 30bbl.
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