Commissioners redraw northwest quadrant and reduce medium‑density areas on draft map

Jun 3, 2026

During an intensive map exercise, the commission used Sharpies to mark the northwest quadrant, recommending many 'yellow' areas (medium density) become 'light green' (rural residential) where not already entitled; staff will reflect changes in the next draft for public review.

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Commissioners spent a large portion of the working session marking up a blown‑up version of the future land‑use map's northwest quadrant, using colored markers to indicate areas they want to shift from medium density toward rural residential.

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