Wilson County committee votes to seek stay of chancellor—s decision as residents debate lot-size changes

The Wilson County Planning and Zoning Committee voted to ask the chancellor—s court to stay a recent ruling that invalidated a proposed zoning ordinance amendment, and agreed to convene again next week to consider restarting the ordinance process.

The vote to request a stay on the chancellor—s order passed after a motion and second; committee members then directed staff to prepare an appeal filing and a motion for a stay. Planning Director Chris said, "If you're going to appeal, you've got to do it by September 25," urging the committee to act within the court—s deadline.

Committee chair Robert opened the meeting and took public comment before the committee discussed procedural and policy options. Several residents urged keeping larger minimum lot sizes in unincorporated areas. Jason Denton, who identified himself as a fifth-generation farmer and resident of Coles Ferry Pike, said the proposal would prevent him from subdividing small family parcels: "This law—s being proposed is gonna keep me from doing a dream of…