BANANA principle

Noun

derogatory

(somewhat derogatory) A policy that prohibits building anything that could disturb those who already reside in an area.

Japanese Meaning

既存の居住者が住んでいる地域で、住民に迷惑をかける可能性のある建設行為を全面的に禁止する政策

Local activists invoked the BANANA principle to block the affordable housing project in the name of preserving neighborhood character.

地域の活動家たちは、近隣住民の迷惑になる可能性があるものをどこにも建てないという原則を掲げて、手頃な価格の住宅計画を阻止しました。

Sense（1）

(somewhat derogatory) A policy that prohibits building anything that could disturb those who already reside in an area.