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Williamson County adopts amended subdivision regulations adding turn-lane, water and floodplain provisions
Summary
On March 4, 2025, the Williamson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt amended county subdivision regulations, effective March 4, 2025, adding requirements for turn lanes and traffic‑impact analyses on larger developments, written commitments from water providers, and use of the county Atlas 14 flood‑plain data.
On March 4, 2025, the Williamson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt amended county subdivision regulations, effective March 4, 2025, adding requirements for turn lanes and traffic‑impact analyses on larger developments, written commitments from water providers for proposed subdivisions, and use of the county Atlas 14 flood‑plain data once that study is final.
The changes, presented by Williamson County Engineer Adam Boatwright, are intended to address public health and safety amid rapid growth in the county. Boatwright told the court staff began drafting redline amendments last November, solicited public comment, and held 16 meetings attended by about 70 people to refine the rules.
"We're in a booming area and development is very rapid. For public health and safety, we really need to include a turn lane and TIA requirement as part of our subdivision regulations," Boatwright said. He added that not every development will trigger the requirements and that…
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