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Planning department outlines Forward 2045 follow‑ups: ADUs, view corridors and annexation policy
Summary
Forsyth County planning staff reported on Forward 2045 implementation, upcoming area plans starting January 2026, and policy items including accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules, potential view‑corridor expansions for billboards, and annexation policy concerns.
Chris Murphy, joint planning and zoning director, briefed the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 23 about implementation steps following adoption of Forward 2045 and several policy items the department recommends the board consider.
Murphy said the county will begin Area Plan 4 in January 2026, starting with a Northeast Suburban Area Plan that covers a large portion of the Beltway. The department plans shorter, graphic‑focused area plans with parcel‑specific land‑use recommendations; area plan 4 is intended to close gaps where prior plans had deferred decisions to smaller municipalities and to provide clearer land use guidance on city‑county edges.
Accessory dwelling units and housing options
Murphy said housing workshops and Forward 2045 feedback led staff to…
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