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Planners move several code and fee changes to debate, including buffer reduction and increased recording fee pass‑through

Columbia County Board of Commissioners — Management/Internal Services Committee & Proposed Development and Planning Services Committee · July 9, 2025
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Summary

The Proposed Development & Planning Services Committee moved multiple planning code and fee changes to the debate agenda on July 8, including Ordinance 25‑06 to reduce major site grading buffers to 25 feet and a proposal to require occupational tax payment at application.

The Proposed Development & Planning Services Committee on July 8 moved several planning and fee matters to the debate or paid agenda and approved routine easement encroachments by consent.

Ordinance 25‑06: Planning staff introduced an amendment to Chapter 34 (major site grading) to align the major site grading buffer with Chapter 90 by reducing a 50‑foot buffer to 25 feet when a development qualifies for major grading. Staff said the buffer will be located in the development’s common area so lots are not burdened individually, and that planted berms and street tree provisions from…

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