S. Smith wrote: As I understand it, the consolidated commercial core wouldn't necessarily stop a business outside the core from either expanding or a new business from locating there. If the council granted such a request, they would just have to say that they recognize the decision is against the land use plan, but they feel there is a good reason for allowing it.
Is that correct?
That's it in a nutshell. No one - and I mean absolutely no one I've listened to has stated that existing businesses inside or outside the town core would not be allowed to expand, change, or grow. Just as today, those are decisions that the town council makes on a case by case basis (usually after a P&Z hearing). The consolidated town core wouldn't change that. Same for new businesses - they can be placed anywhere in the town as long as a majority of the town council approves.
