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I can still see some value to building codes and regulations, but I really don't see what benefit the very strict zoning regulations are bringing to the table.
by FriedBread 7y ago
I can still see some value to building codes and regulations, but I really don't see what benefit the very strict zoning regulations are bringing to the table.
If my neighbor and I decide to sell our land to a developer so they can build a small apartment complex we should be allowed to. If the neighbors don't like the idea of having an apartment nearby they can see if they can get in on the deal too (probably turning a tidy profit on their lot) or they can suck it. It's my land I should be able to sell it to whomever I want or build whatever I want provided the structure doesn't pose a physical risk to my neighbor or their property.
- simonsarris 7y agoBut when your neighbors bought the land they bought it priced with the knowledge that their neighbors (you) could not do that, so to them, you can suck it. (I'm for relaxing zoning laws but if you ever wanted to convince anyone this kind of argument is like the last approach you should use.)
- FriedBread 7y agoYeah I don't usually find "suck it" to be a compelling argument it's more expressive. They didn't quite price in the current zoning restrictions in that they were as changeable then as they are now. If I was particularly motivated and persuasive (or let's be honest good at grift) I could still convince my local city council to rezone my neighborhood to allow said sale. My formulation just doesn't force me to go through a middleman who, most likely, really doesn't care about my neighbor's concerns are just what their cut will be.
- CaptainZapp 7y agoWould you make the same argument if your neighbor sells their land to build a tannery or for the construction of a brothel? See, I thought not.