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 Keep an Eye on Zoning DecisionsZoning classifications are the most important tool that a local government has to control the way land is used in a community. Areas can be designated for residential, industrial, commercial and recreational purposes. Zoning boards spend their time listening to requests for exceptions to these rules, hearing arguments from parties who want to change the existing zoning regulations. These zoning decisions have a major impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Citizens’ groups get involved in testifying at hearings on proposals that could affect their property values or their quality of life. These groups help create interest about issues in the local press and educate neighbors about matters affecting them. Developers who go before a zoning board seeking major changes are wise to involve the local neighborhood group in formulating proposals that will affect those homeowners. |
