A Bit About Us
We feel that discussions about the future of our Town should be honest, constructive, positive, and welcoming to everyone.
In the winter of 2021, the Town Board adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan, the purpose of which is to “identify a clear and compelling vision for the future and to develop strategies to reach that vision”.
The topic of sustainable land development was identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a key issue of major public interest. Zoning is one option that towns have to ensure their goals are met in this regard.
In the spring of 2021, the Board hired a community planner and formed the Zoning Commission to explore enacting zoning in Caroline. The Commission was tasked by the Board to research this topic, seek public input, and construct a proposed zoning law for the Board to consider. Since then, the Commission (made up of a dedicated group of our neighbors volunteering their time), have worked tirelessly to serve the Town and complete this important work.
We feel that the efforts of the Commission and Board to encourage a proactive conversation about sustainable land development and zoning should be lauded. The goal of the proposed zoning law is to “ensure that land development in the Town of Caroline occurs in harmony with surrounding uses and is consistent with the Town’s adopted Comprehensive Plan”.
Passage of the law would have many positive impacts, including protecting the Town’s natural resources, preserving its rural character, and promoting it as a wonderful place to live.
We are Caroline residents, and started this group to help support this inspiring vision for the Town.
- Organizers of Caroline For Responsible Zoning
In the winter of 2021, the Town Board adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan, the purpose of which is to “identify a clear and compelling vision for the future and to develop strategies to reach that vision”.
The topic of sustainable land development was identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a key issue of major public interest. Zoning is one option that towns have to ensure their goals are met in this regard.
In the spring of 2021, the Board hired a community planner and formed the Zoning Commission to explore enacting zoning in Caroline. The Commission was tasked by the Board to research this topic, seek public input, and construct a proposed zoning law for the Board to consider. Since then, the Commission (made up of a dedicated group of our neighbors volunteering their time), have worked tirelessly to serve the Town and complete this important work.
We feel that the efforts of the Commission and Board to encourage a proactive conversation about sustainable land development and zoning should be lauded. The goal of the proposed zoning law is to “ensure that land development in the Town of Caroline occurs in harmony with surrounding uses and is consistent with the Town’s adopted Comprehensive Plan”.
Passage of the law would have many positive impacts, including protecting the Town’s natural resources, preserving its rural character, and promoting it as a wonderful place to live.
We are Caroline residents, and started this group to help support this inspiring vision for the Town.
- Organizers of Caroline For Responsible Zoning
