08-22-2014, 07:00 AM
The (subjective) standard "matches character of the existing area" is often used as justification to deny a permit.
Here, it's being used to "validate" something that has already been built.
At the very least, this creates the impression that you're better off doing what you want first, then asking forgiveness later. Especially if you have buddies at County.
I'll make it easier, though: "sewage truck baseyard" is not listed as a Permitted Use for R zoning. In my opinion, it also doesn't "match character" with retail (or food preparation), but that distinction is up to Planning, who ... oh, right.
Rules are for everyone, right?
Here, it's being used to "validate" something that has already been built.
At the very least, this creates the impression that you're better off doing what you want first, then asking forgiveness later. Especially if you have buddies at County.
I'll make it easier, though: "sewage truck baseyard" is not listed as a Permitted Use for R zoning. In my opinion, it also doesn't "match character" with retail (or food preparation), but that distinction is up to Planning, who ... oh, right.
Rules are for everyone, right?