Mercer Planning Commission Studies Ordinances and Covenants in Business Park

Mercer’s planning commission at their regular meeting last week gave a report on changes to the business park ordinances and covenants to the board of supervisors. According to the Daily Globe, as the commission reviewed the history of the business park, they found that the covenants were vague and not equally enforced. Apparently, the lots had to be developed within 24 months of purchase and there are some that still have not been. Also, some of the lots are owned by residents, and violations of the covenants may not have been reported to the board. The question remains, will the commission enforce the ordinances and covenants, because if not, it makes no sense to spend upwards of $5,000 to review the ordinances or enforce the covenants.