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Huerfano County begins public comment on land-use changes; resident urges review of camping permits
Summary
County staff opened a public comment period on proposed land-use code changes to create a homestead zone and raise minimum lot sizes; public commenters raised concerns about seasonal camping permits and enforcement in rural residential areas.
Huerfano County staff said a public comment period has opened on proposed changes to the county land-use code that would create a homestead zone and raise minimum lot sizes aimed at preserving agricultural land and concentrating growth in existing population centers.
"The general goal is to reduce urban rural sprawl, the preservation of houses out in the rural area that cuts up ag land," a county staff member said during the meeting, explaining the draft would encourage growth in places with utilities and preserve cultural lands.
During public comment, resident Jeff…
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