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A Pennsylvania grandfather built a backyard amusement park with a 105-foot waterslide, go-kart track and vintage carousel; his $24,700 roller coaster then triggered a zoning fight
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A Pennsylvania grandfather spent years creating a private backyard amusement area for his grandchildren, complete with a go-kart track, waterslide and vintage carousel. His latest project, a restored roller coaster called The Tidal Wave, has run into local zoning rules because the township code does not specifically allow such a structure. A court has sent the dispute back to the zoning board.
- A Pennsylvania grandfather spent years creating a private backyard amusement area for his grandchildren, complete with a go-kart track, waterslide and vintage carousel. His latest project, a restored roller coaster called The Tidal Wave, has run into local zoning rules because...
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- Grandpa's $24,700 backyard coaster triggers zoning fight
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