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Commissioners approve two future‑land‑use amendments in District 2 to enable small family conveyances and subdividing

5116708 · July 2, 2025
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The board approved two future land use (FLU) amendments in District 2 that staff described as down‑zonings to enable agricultural residential rezones for family conveyances or to allow three-lot subdivisions; planning staff said both amendments are consistent with the comprehensive plan and will return to the board if rezoning is sought.

Newton County commissioners approved two future land‑use map amendments July 1 for properties in District 2, each described by staff as a down‑zoning step to allow later rezoning to agricultural residential (AR) and modest subdivision or family conveyance.

Case FLU25-000001 (6610 Highway 20): owner Brianna Scott sought to change the future land‑use designation from commercial to rural residential for a 10.32‑acre parcel to enable a family conveyance and division into three one‑acre lots for family members. Planning staff said…

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