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Former Parker mayor urges Elbert County to slow growth, consider moratorium and code changes
Summary
Greg Lopez, former mayor of Parker, told Elbert County commissioners that the county should consider a temporary moratorium on new building permits, revise its comprehensive plan and tighten development rules to manage infrastructure, water and long-term community character amid a large project pipeline.
Greg Lopez, former mayor of Parker, told the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners at a recent meeting that commissioners should consider pausing new building permits and align the county's comprehensive plan and land-use regulations to manage rapid growth and protect infrastructure and water supplies.
Lopez said Elbert County faces a surge of proposals and a sizeable pipeline of residential projects and urged the board to "slow it down" so the county can set a clear long-term vision. He said Parker imposed an eight-month building moratorium while it revised its master plan and zoning, and that Elbert County should consider a similar temporary pause while updating its comprehensive plan…
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