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Newton County objects to Social Circle annexation for 370 Highway 11 parcel over proposed truck-stop uses
Summary
The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution objecting to the City of Social Circle’s proposed annexation of a 370 Highway 11 parcel, saying the city’s planned zoning would allow truck-parking and regional uses that differ from the county’s land-use plan and current agricultural zoning.
Newton County commissioners on July 15 unanimously adopted a resolution objecting to the City of Social Circle’s proposed annexation of a 370 Highway 11 parcel (parcel 0112-017), saying the city’s proposed zoning would allow truck parking and higher-intensity uses not contemplated in the county’s comprehensive plan.
County attorneys and planning staff told commissioners the property is currently zoned agricultural under Newton County rules and carries a conditional use allowing a gas station without truck parking. Patrick Jogstetter, Newton County’s county attorney, said the city’s proposed zoning would “authorize a mixed…
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