VOTE YES TO KEEP STONE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING
-APRIL 7-
Why it matters in Stone County
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Protects Your Property
• Guides land use and development patterns
• Helps reduce incompatible land uses e.g. a commercial business next to a neighbor’s residence
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Guides Development
• Creates development standards, e.g. building setbacks, adequate lot sizes
• Attracts a quality developer/ business owner who cares about protecting their investment
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Gives You A Voice
• Helps protect the water quality of Table Rock Lake
• Provides public input into future growth
• Supports stability in property values
About Planning and Zoning
Planning and zoning is important because it helps guide how land is used in a community. It creates a structure for where homes, businesses, roads, and other types of development should go so growth can happen in an organized way.
It also helps protect property owners by setting clear expectations for land use. This can help reduce conflicts between neighboring properties and support a balance between development, safety, and quality of life.
Planning and zoning matters because the decisions made today can affect a community for many years to come. It helps communities protect what is important, plan for the future, and make thoughtful choices about growth and development.
Paid for by The Committee for Vote Yes For Planning and Zoning, Rocky Donahue, Treasurer
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