Commissioners debate growth controls as water-extension options considered
Commissioner Gene King pressed for zoning and lot-size controls (two–three acre minimums) if water lines are extended, warning that pipelines could invite high-density subdivision unless planning restrictions are set in advance.
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Commissioner Gene King told the board he supports pursuing water for economic development but wants protections to preserve rural character. King said if the county extends lines without clear zoning controls it risks "rooftop after rooftop" development; he favors minimum lot sizes of two acres or larger to limit density.
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