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County hears Land Development Services update on aging code, permit volumes and staffing changes
Summary
At its Sept. 3 committee meeting, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners received a multi-part Land Development Services update on a 1984 zoning code, permit volumes, building‑plan changes, staffing certifications and long‑range projects including a DLCD technical assistance grant and housing-related zoning work.
At a Sept. 3 Columbia County Board of Commissioners committee meeting, Land Development Services staff provided a consolidated department update covering planning and building activity, staffing and ongoing long‑range projects.
“ I gave you a little packet,” Land Development Services staff said, introducing four years of permit and application data compiled for the board. The staff briefing noted that the county’s zoning code dates to 1984 and that application of that code to contemporary development is a recurring challenge.
The presentation outlined several immediate and near‑term items: updating the zoning and subdivision/partition ordinances, modernizing outdated application forms (including making some forms fillable online), and continuing long‑range planning work tied to housing strategies. Staff said they intend to seek a technical assistance grant from the Department…
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