This week, Town Council will discuss a change in all zoning codes that would allow religious institutions in any area of town except for parks and open spaces.
The impact of this change could be enormous. Think about it. What is the definition of a “religious institution”? You may have one definition. Another person has another. The IRS has a third. One person’s religious institution may be another person’s cult. Then think about all the law suits that will arise trying to determine what is or is not a religious institution. Then there’s the impact on life in your neighorhood. More traffic. More noise. A decrease in the quality of life. And what if you want to sell your home but, because a particular type of “religious institution” is in your neighborhood, prospective buyers are driven away? Your property value will decrease because the pool of potential buyers will be smaller.
The implications of this zoning change, allowing a religious institution anywhere, anytime, are significant. The idea may be well meaning, but the unintended consequences, something our council doesn’t consider well, may be substantial.
We have a chance to make a difference by letting our voices be heard at this Wedneday's Town Council Meeting (7 PM). Lets help our council members make a good decision.
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