This local barbershop has been a social hub in the Taylor community for decades. It's a tiny building, the smallest business in Downtown Taylor. A small space costs less to rent or own, allowing a local entrepreneur to start a new business without a ton of customers, a ton of profit, or a ton of debt to get started and begin growing.

Barber Shop. 118 W 4th Street. Simplecity Design 2022.

Why it's on the Code Tour:  This tiny building is not allowed to be built today, according to the existing code. The code requires a minimum size lot and minimum size building, which in effect can make it harder for small businesses to find a place to open or to grow.

The question is: If smaller buildings were allowed, where would it seem appropriate to have a small business like this selling goods and services? Share your thoughts in the survey below.  (Survey now closed.)