Land Use Ordinance

While there are some that think I would not approve of any Land Use Ordinance at all, and call me a protectionist. I am really for property owners rights and the thought that overall I should be able to do what I wish with my property, as long as I don't harm others. Land Use is the hottest topic in any community, just ask the lawyers and MMA. It is also a living document, one that must be updated on a regular basis. It is not just written and then forgotten about, a planning board should always be reviewing the needs of the people and the community. But you can not write a 30 year plan, it really needs to a 3 or 5 year plan or simpler, then updated. I have a lot of feeling on the matter, as do others. But it seems that emotions are high on the matter. We are currently undertaking a massive review and re write of this ordinance and I know I not created any friends on the planning board or with my fellow select board members, but I will not allow property owners to be deprived of their use of their lands. I will be writing more on this later...its late now.