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Editorial September 27, 2007  RSS feed

A zoning primer
VIEWPOINT•
      Prior to the beginning of the 20th century, most land use regulations relied upon the common law theory of nuisance, which prohibited unreasonable uses of land that impacted the public's health and safety.
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Defining a word: Jamestown's 'charrette'
EDITORIAL•
      Big changes are afoot as Jamestown is getting ready to change its planning process and zoning ordinance to comply with the Comprehensive Community Plan. Islanders are invited to participate in the Community Vision Workshop tonight - Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. - at the recreation center. This workshop is in preparation for the upcoming design charrette in October.
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