Former Parker mayor urges Elbert County to slow growth, consider moratorium and code changes

Apr 2, 2025

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.

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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.

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