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First Selectman seeks wording changes to proposed blight ordinance; commission to review in April
Summary
First Selectman D. Barrow presented a proposed blight ordinance and accepted commission suggestions to soften wording to avoid undue burden on Scotland’s small‑farm character; he will revise and return in April.
First Selectman D. Barrow presented a draft blight ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 24 and asked for the commission’s feedback on wording and scope.
Barrow told the commission he wanted to avoid overly strict language that could create problems in Scotland’s small farm community. Commissioners suggested edits to the draft’s wording; Barrow agreed to consider those suggestions and report back at the commission’s April meeting.
No vote or formal referral was taken; the discussion centered on balancing community standards with practical enforcement and ensuring the ordinance would not unintentionally penalize normal agricultural or small‑town activities.
The commission’s discussion included procedural clarification about enforcement scope and the desire to refine definitions before any formal hearing or vote.
