Waynesville has decided to lighten up on its development standards. In 2003, the town adopted Smart Growth (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.) policies. Now, leadership supposes maybe not all villages should be pedestrian-friendly. For example, proposed changes to the standard would allow conditional uses, wherein the aldermen would be allowed to make exceptions to zoning standards to allow parking in front of a grocery store instead of behind it. The steep slope ordinance is now proposed to kick in for slopes 25% or greater, rather than 15% or greater. Creativity in landscaping parking lots, as well as grandfathering allowances, would be given more leeway. Town planners are also recommending that the Community Appearance Commission be disbanded. Citizens are invited to weigh in November 30 and December 2. (I can’t find details about how, when, or where.)