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But you mostly answered a different question, namely, Why does government regulate land use?

Whereas the question I'm hoping people will answer is, Why do people believe that people who live in a particular neighborhood should have regulatory power over land use in that particular neighborhood? They live in the neighborhood, they don't like duplexes, so duplexes should be forbidden????[/quote]

Because when I buy a house, I buy the neighborhood.  Very simple.  Direct connection.
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You don't, though. You may believe you're buying the neighborhood (or the school) but you're not. You're feeling ownership in something you don't own. [/quote]

If I buy into a n-hood because I like the n-hood, and if that n-hood changes, then I move out.  And, if I am a substantial taxpayer, then I have options, and I move, meaning the County loses tax dollars.  The County is already losing taxpayers.  As noted elsewhere, top 50% pay 97% of all federal income taxes.  In DMV, the County is the least friendly place to live for  upper income taxpayers.
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