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Roadside Stand Regulation Changes Coming?

    Roadside stands could see changes in how they can operate.  The Lake County Commission on Tuesday initiated a discussion on future regulations regarding roadside commercial entities with an eye to eliminating or reducing some uses, protecting others, and protecting public safety and road edge degradation. 
    On Tuesday, February 25, commissioners took up a staff proposal to alter the county's current 30-day, twice-a-year regulation on roadside stands.  Staff reported issues from around the county that include road edges being degraded by overuse, traffic safety problems brought about by certain stands, and more.
    Commissioners declined to approve a new, stricter proposal, instead voting to host further discussion that would preserve historic roadside stand uses while limiting the growth of roadside retail outlets.
    “My preference would be we take the least intrusive measures to try and address the problem,” said commission chair Leslie Campione, citing her desire to continue to allow historic uses like boiled peanut stands. 
    Commissioners agreed to take up the issue at a future date with hopes of finding a middle ground.
    Commissioner Anthony Sabatini stated he felt the county could easily ‘carve out’ certain uses, and allow things like boiled peanut stands.
    “Get rid of the bizarre flea market stuff,” Sabatini said.