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Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development Regulations
This initiative involves drafting amendments to the unified code of zoning and land development to simplify administrative review and provide more flexibility for variances.
Council directed the administrator to draft the amendment on January 25, 2022. Watch for the next recap.
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September 23, 2025
Votes at a glance - Multi-County Business Park with Lee County (2nd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). This update adds Project NAM to the joint business park to support economic development. - Comprehensive Plan Update (2nd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). The plan establishes a vision for future growth, though council member…
Read in the recap »September 9, 2025
Votes at a glance - Adoption of the agenda for September 9, 2025: PASSED 5-0 (Councilmen J. Jones and B. Tomlinson absent). - Approval of minutes for the August 26, 2025 regular meeting: PASSED 5-0 (Councilman B. Tomlinson absent). - First Reading of Ordinance to adopt an updated Comprehensive Plan (1st Reading): PASSE…
Read in the recap »August 12, 2025
The headline Council establishes a new Smart Growth Rewrite Committee to lead the upcoming overhaul of the county zoning code. Following a motion by Councilman Derek Shoemake, the council unanimously voted to form this ad hoc committee, which will include council members and community appointees to ensure the body hold…
Read in the recap »July 22, 2025
Votes at a glance - Amendment to Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development (1st Reading): PASSED 4-2 (S. Tucker and J. Jones voted NO). This ordinance redefines major subdivisions to include developments of more than five lots. - Ordinance for Commercial and Rural Event Venues (1st Reading): PASSED 5-1 (J. Jones vote…
Read in the recap »April 23, 2024
The headline Council passed a significant amendment to the Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development Regulations, setting a new 3.5-inch asphalt standard for county roads. The move, which also mandates the use of conventional aggregate sub-bases instead of soil cement, aims to improve long-term road durability throug…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »March 12, 2024
Votes at a glance - Joint Multi-County Business Park Ordinance (3rd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). - Unified Code of Zoning and Land Development Regulations Amendment (2nd Reading): PASSED (Unanimous). This amendment clarifies residential density standards for multi-family developments. - Litter Control Ordinance (3rd R…
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »May 24, 2022
Coming up - Next Meeting: June 14, 2022. - Public Hearings: A public hearing regarding the Unified Code of Zoning and land development regulations (Article 6) is scheduled for the June 14 meeting. - Budget Process: Council plans to schedule a future work session to review budget details prior to the second reading.
Read in the recap » · Find it in the full transcript »January 25, 2022
Votes at a glance - Acceptance of State Grant for School Resource Officers (SROs): PASSED (Unanimous). This grant secures funding for two additional SROs, fulfilling the goal of having an officer in every county school with no additional cost to taxpayers. - Approval of January 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes: PASSED (Unanimo…
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