LET THEM GROW? A new UC Irvine...

LET THEM GROW? A new UC Irvine survey shows that people in Orange County are less worried about strictly regulating growth--which is in short supply anyway--than they were in the ‘80s, when development was booming. Dana Point Planning Commission Chairman Robert Montgomery says it’s the recession: “When times are bad, other things become more important.”. . . He also agrees with less regulating: “We’ve got more than enough rules and regulations.”

Getting Regulated

A new survey shows that fewer Orange County residents believe local growth regulations are inadequate.

Percent saying “not strict enough”: 1988: 52% 1989: 59% 1990: 56% 1991: 57% 1992: 50% Source: Orange County Annual Survey, UC Irvine