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oleguy, in one post you tell the zoning folks to MYOB, the next, you make zoning specs! That's why we have zoning law: so people can't build a 3-story apt building on a 1/4 acre lot, park cars all over the lawn, or a strip bar next to your kid's school.
Terkel
February 21, 2013 12:26 p.m.
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Glad to see the RCC tackling the tough issues! (sarcasm button off)
working for deadbeats
February 21, 2013 8:46 a.m.
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Car port, back yard cottages have been around for ever...Which would you rather have next to you a 1500 Sq ft house on an acre lot with a cottage, or a solid 3 story apartment/ condo with no yard filling the entire lot...12 times more people and cars with no where to park, No trees,, Get out of my back yard
Click to view my profile oleguy
February 20, 2013 7:14 p.m.
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I think the govt, state and fed needs to get out of my backyard...
Click to view my profile oleguy
February 20, 2013 7:09 p.m.
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"With all the elderly people being kicked out of the nursing homes because people don't want to use their tax money to support them, now don't want it to make it easier for them to live with their families either." -ALL HAIL ME

Don't be fooled by the "feel-good" elderly line - this will contribute to more backyard "projects" than anything good.
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February 20, 2013 4:44 p.m.
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With all the elderly people being kicked out of the nursing homes because people don't want to use their tax money to support them, now don't want it to make it easier for them to live with their families either. Same with the new health care laws, don't want tax payer money going to health insurance but don't want to make it easier for people to buy and afford insurance either such as the health insurance exchange.
ALL HAIL ME
February 20, 2013 3:05 p.m.
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"Good." exposure102

Yeah, GOOD!

Wait!.....good what?
4Strikes
February 20, 2013 2:28 p.m.
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" If the purpose of these is elderly parents etc ABSOLUTELY the owners of the main house should live on the premises and in fact I would support that being stated in the law." Scubagirl

Apparently they can't do that because it violates some state law, according to the article anyway. Otherwise, I think that would be a good requirement. I don't know what would happen if the owner ever moves though.

If they do eventually allow it, they should have to allow neighbors to oppose it, since they are the ones that will be most affected.
4Strikes
February 20, 2013 2:27 p.m.
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Good.
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February 20, 2013 1:40 p.m.
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"Opponents say requiring that the homeowner live on the property, either in the main house or in the cottage, would keep some level of accountability."

If the purpose of these is elderly parents etc ABSOLUTELY the owners of the main house should live on the premises and in fact I would support that being stated in the law.
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February 20, 2013 1:31 p.m.
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