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not satisfied with the proposed zoning ordinance...(these people) want less regulation placed upon them.” Speaking for himself, Frazier said we don’t need the unnecessary regulation, reiterating his belief that places of worship
should be allowed by right and that, generally, the proposed zoning ordinance over-regulates land use.
Frazier admitted that the proposed ordinance is more liberal in spots than the 73 ordinance, but he noted that overall it is more restrictive, and that is why he opposes it. The problem, Frazier suggests, is that the proposed zoning ordinance is modeled after Fauquier County’s zoning ordinance, which is suited to a rapidly developing county and, accordingly, is very restrictive.
Frazier said that RPAC had been trying to work closely with the planning commissioners so that they might “see things our way.” But, he added, “The Planning Commission believes that excessive regulation is the way to go right now."
When asked what RPAC’s next step would be, Frazier said he could not speak for the group since its members had not yet met to discuss future actions. He did, though, affirm his own desire to pursue the matter further. Asked to specify, he said he would like to approach the issue of if referendum on zoning again next year, by once again working to push a proposal through the General Assembly.
In assessing how a bill on referendum might fare better at the General Assembly next year, Frazier referred to legislation that specifically allows Rappahannock to hold a referendum on the method of selecting school board members. This legislation allows a referendum to be held if at least 15 percent of those who voted in the last presidential election sign a petition calling for the referendum. Then the petition must be presented to the circuit court judge.
Delegate Guest, when asked in a phone conversation about the prospects of a referendum bill on zoning passing next year, said “I think it (zoning) is becoming less of an issue.” That was according to discussions and public
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