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You’ve got the vision, the budget, and the passion—but do you have the right zoning? In Episode 078 of Beds, Breakfast & Business, we tackle one of the most overlooked (but crucial) parts of hotel development: zoning compliance. 

This episode reveals the top zoning mistakes that first-time hotel developers make, how to verify your site before signing anything, and how to handle pushy agents, confusing permits, and misleading advice. Real stories, expert insights, and a step-by-step walkthrough that could save you tens of thousands—and your sanity. 

🎧 Whether you’re launching a boutique hotel, heritage inn, or eco-lodge, this zoning guide is a must-listen for avoiding serious setbacks. 

📌 Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction: Zoning isn’t sexy—but it can sink you
01:20 – Understanding hotel zoning classifications
03:05 – Why cheap land often hides zoning issues
04:45 – How to research zoning laws before buying
06:15 – Consultants: when to use them and when to question them
08:00 – Real-life zoning fails (and what they cost)
10:40 – Critical questions to ask the planning department
12:15 – Final thoughts + course bonus 

 🎓 Get the full decision-making toolkit in The Hotel Owner’s Roadmap: Start, Manage & Grow –  https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/the-hotel-owners-roadmap-start-manage-grow/ 

💬 QUESTION: What’s your biggest fear about building or buying a hotel? Let’s talk in the comments. 

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⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:
https://hotelierhelpcast.com/2025/06/hotel-zoning-nightmares-and-how-to-avoid-them-78

Grab your copy of the free “Your Independent Hotel Blueprint”.
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🎓 Download the full site inspection checklist inside “The Hotel Owner’s Roadmap: Start, Manage & Grow” → https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/the-hotel-owners-roadmap-start-manage-grow/

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