You are absolutely correct, Scott. I've stated here before that I believe it's only a matter of time before we catch up with everyone else, or everyone else notices we're lagging behind and drags us along whether we want to go or not. The end result will probably be the same. There certainly are areas where a little governmental intervention can be beneficial, but as you said, common sense seems to be in short supply.
Personally, I believe now is the time to do any major, land altering modifications, in the hope of getting them "grandfathered" in, before any new regs make it difficult, or impossible.
Shoot, I can see my neighbor's new dam from my shop windows, and he never even bothered with the $30.00 building permit... and no one will ever say a thing. Rural life in a small county, I guess. Easier to beg forgiveness rather than ask permission? Perhaps there is more truth there than I previously thought.
