09-02-2011, 04:45 AM
True that McDonalds can do what they can legally do based on the zoning of a particular property and Building Department review. However, citizens can have a positive impact on a new store. The one close to me was gonna put up a real tacky looking mess w/ 24 hour order speaker phone going all night. After much protest the final building fits in w/ the neighbor hood and nicely landscaped and they make people go to the order window to pay/order after hours so the night time noise is kept to a minimum. I have noticed an increased McD trash on my block however :/ BTW I have an addiction to McD fries even if they are really bad for me (just saying).