The City of Raleigh’s passed so many new regulations (it now regulates everything from hot dog stands to newspaper boxes) the Council is considering exemptions – but not for everyone.

It seems City Hall has discovered regulations are driving up housing costs, so the Council is looking at giving a special exemption from storm water, tree preservation, parking and open space regulations – to Mayor Meeker’s pet enclave downtown. Of course, the obvious question is wouldn’t making housing more affordable be of benefit to the rest of Raleigh, too?

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