Asa former city/county PW director for 30 years I will offer you my take.
Are you washing the cars at the customers house or yours?
If you are doing them at your house, then that would explain the reason why you had to meet with the City Planners as your place might not be zoned for home business that generates traffic. Also, if you are doing it at your house, they may require you to get a business water account.
You should have just kept flying under the radar. Had you come into my department, that is what I would have advised you to have done. It takes more time on everyone’s part than any revenue you may generate for the city
kinda wondering that myself.
The business isn't going to generate enough to warrant a business water account.
I don't see the difference in washing cars for a side gig or washing my own cars.
I have four cars. I don't have a special account for those!
>> at the customers house or yours?
This matters. Detail like you’re a lawn service.
An LLC prolly the best way to go. Sites like LegalZoom can help.