WTF... zoning ordinances serve a purpose. It's an anathema to placate or mollycoddle developers for them to mitigate or impair the efficiency of zoning to get their special project's greenlighted. Local city councilmembers should have a common sense understand that any developing projects near JTNP is a betrayal to the public trust. And it dishonors the office they were elected to serve. It's also a breach of trust to future generations.
If developers are unable to confirm to local zoning ordinances while disrespecting our communities -- then take a hIke! If local councilmembers are unwilling to follow the law -- then why are you there? We
the people are the voice of the land and for the flora and fauna!
Keep pushing back, locals. Your area doesn't need more traffic, more people and more developer exploitation. I lived on Yucca Mesa for a few years, wrote "From the Mesa", a column for the HiDesert Star and saw the effects of more and more people coming into the area - so often to build their vacation homes. Your area is a delicately balanced environment, with wildlife and vegetation that are easily disturbed. It is not a playground for short-time people who don't have a commitment to the desert. Keep it local.
Thank you for providing these updates.
We tend to forget these are ongoing developments and we need to stay vigilant.
WTF... zoning ordinances serve a purpose. It's an anathema to placate or mollycoddle developers for them to mitigate or impair the efficiency of zoning to get their special project's greenlighted. Local city councilmembers should have a common sense understand that any developing projects near JTNP is a betrayal to the public trust. And it dishonors the office they were elected to serve. It's also a breach of trust to future generations.
If developers are unable to confirm to local zoning ordinances while disrespecting our communities -- then take a hIke! If local councilmembers are unwilling to follow the law -- then why are you there? We
the people are the voice of the land and for the flora and fauna!
Keep pushing back, locals. Your area doesn't need more traffic, more people and more developer exploitation. I lived on Yucca Mesa for a few years, wrote "From the Mesa", a column for the HiDesert Star and saw the effects of more and more people coming into the area - so often to build their vacation homes. Your area is a delicately balanced environment, with wildlife and vegetation that are easily disturbed. It is not a playground for short-time people who don't have a commitment to the desert. Keep it local.