I see. In my mind, the only limitation for industrial/commercial -> Residential rezoning should be an environmental assessment. This is so we can ensure ensure soil is safe to build on and that the proximity of other industrial/commercial activity will not harm residents of the new development.

And just to clarify, I'm not saying you are wrong or think you are splitting hairs. It simply pisses my off to no end that some local politician gets to grandstand and block development if they don't get kickbacks or a huge stroke to their egos.