Commission proposes schedule for Unified Development Code review and signals delay in recommendation
Oct 7, 2026
Commissioners discussed the county's proposed Unified Development Code, proposed a schedule dividing the UDC into six sections for more careful review, and debated whether to postpone their recommendation to the Board of Commissioners within the 45-day timeline following the public hearing.
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The commission turned to old business to consider adopting the Madison County Unified Development Code (UDC) after receiving public hearing comments and additional letters. Presenter (S3) and Chair (S1) said staff believes more work is needed before making a final recommendation. Committee member (S4) proposed presenting the Board of Commissioners with a schedule dividing the UDC's 15 articles into six manageable sections to allow detailed review across several meetings. "I propose that we present the board of commissioners with, a schedule... dividing the 15 articles into 6 manageable sections," Committee member (S4) said.
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