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Planning commission approves zoning text amendment, two plats and a right‑of‑way abandonment
Summary
At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Johnson City Regional Planning Commission approved a staff‑initiated Washington County text amendment permitting electronic message board signage for certain institutions, approved a city‑initiated right‑of‑way abandonment at South Roan Street and East Highland Avenue, and approved a preliminary plat for Thompson Field;
The Johnson City Regional Planning Commission on Sept. 9 approved several routine land‑use items, including a staff‑initiated zoning text amendment for Washington County, a city‑initiated right‑of‑way abandonment and a preliminary plat for a subdivision in the county.
The most significant legislative action was the commission’s unanimous recommendation that Washington County’s planning commission and county commission adopt a text amendment changing Section 5.10.11 of the Washington County zoning resolution to allow electronic message‑board signage at government buildings, schools and churches. The change was described by staff as a county‑led, staff‑initiated update; Jonesborough and Washington County planning commissions had already recommended approval.
Why it matters: Staff said the amendment would clarify where electronic message boards are permitted for public‑serving…
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