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Suwannee commissioners approve $23,500 planning contract, ask staff to study zoning, impact fees and growth around utilities
Summary
The Suwannee County Commission approved a $23,500 agreement with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council for comprehensive‑plan planning services and directed staff to return with specific options on zoning, development around utilities and impact fees.
Suwannee County commissioners on Sept. 16 approved a $23,500 contract with the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council to provide local government comprehensive‑plan planning services and asked county staff to return with options for revisions to the county’s comprehensive plan and land‑development regulations.
Why it matters: Commissioners said they are hearing repeated concerns from long‑time residents about scattered residential subdivision of large tracts into 5‑acre parcels, pressure on county roads and on services, and the need to steer growth into areas served by recent utility investments. Staff and commissioners framed the discussion as a way to protect rural character while using infrastructure investments near interstate interchanges more…
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