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Commissioners approve first readings of code changes on plats, buffers and landscaping

3212412 · May 7, 2025
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The board gave first readings to several ordinances amending county code on plat approval procedures, buffer and screening requirements and landscaping standards; changes would let staff handle minor concept-plan tweaks, reduce buffer widths with protections, and adjust street-tree spacing.

Columbia County commissioners approved the first readings of three ordinances May 6 that would change administrative procedures and development standards for plats, buffers and landscaping in county code.

Ordinance No. 25-02 (Chapter 74, subdivisions, Article 2) would allow staff to approve minor concept-plan changes after an initial board-approved concept plan if the change does not increase density, add…

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