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**Pete** · 02-07-2010, 06:43

Zoning is to protect neighborhoods and allow for ordered growth while protecting sensitive areas.

Around here it is very political with the NIMBY crowd swinging a bit stick. Politicians at the city and county level flip back and forth on spot zoning issues depending on who's greasing their palm. The problem is the vast majority of voters pay no attention to this and come voting time "Zoning? What zoning."

Ever drive up to Cary, NC and try and find a small store you've never been to before? Without a GPS? The locals are very happy with their knee high signs. Hard to see if you're dodging traffic and peeking around shrubs though.

02-07-2010, 06:43	#28
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Zoning Zoning is to protect neighborhoods and allow for ordered growth while protecting sensitive areas. Around here it is very political with the NIMBY crowd swinging a bit stick. Politicians at the city and county level flip back and forth on spot zoning issues depending on who's greasing their palm. The problem is the vast majority of voters pay no attention to this and come voting time "Zoning? What zoning." Ever drive up to Cary, NC and try and find a small store you've never been to before? Without a GPS? The locals are very happy with their knee high signs. Hard to see if you're dodging traffic and peeking around shrubs though.
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