Jefferson County seeks to keep impact boundaries; Rigby asks for clarifications
May 21, 2026
Jefferson County Planning Director Milton Ollerton presented a proposed Area of Impact Agreement Ordinance that would maintain current impact boundaries and require new construction within 300 feet of city water or sewer to connect; Rigby directed staff to draft a response and authorized the mayor to accept non-overly-broad changes.
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Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Director Milton Ollerton presented the county's proposed Area of Impact Agreement Ordinance, explaining it would maintain existing impact boundaries and associated development provisions. Ollerton said the ordinance includes "requirements for new construction within 300 feet of city water or sewer lines to connect to those systems," and that the county is coordinating a broader sub-area comprehensive plan with the city.
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