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Residents urge adoption of North Okaloosa planning study as state law limits county action
Summary
Several North Okaloosa residents told the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners on July 1 that the county should adopt the North Okaloosa planning study to protect rural character and address infrastructure shortfalls as growth accelerates.
Several North Okaloosa residents told the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners on July 1 that the county should adopt the North Okaloosa planning study to protect rural character and address infrastructure shortfalls as growth accelerates.
Lane Watkins, a Crestview resident, said the study shows “there is room for an additional 100,000 residents within the urban development boundary” and warned that “the county is adding new residents far faster than projected with little to show in the way of planned infrastructure.” Brent Johnston and Gil Fortner echoed that call in public comment, urging the board to move from approving new subdivisions toward planning roads, utilities and services.
The request came up against a new state law. County Attorney Ms. Ochavara told the board that Governor-signed Senate Bill 180…
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