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Clay County extends Lake Asbury moratorium for another year amid resident concerns
Summary
Following hours of public testimony from residents who said roads and schools are overburdened, the board voted to extend the Lake Asbury land‑use moratorium for one year to keep density bonuses off the table while infrastructure projects continue.
Clay County commissioners voted to extend a moratorium on land‑use amendments in the Lake Asbury master‑plan area for one year after lengthy public testimony from residents who said existing infrastructure cannot sustain additional density.
Multiple residents described traffic backups, ongoing road construction and overcrowded schools. Jason Clark, a long‑time Watkins Road resident, told the board, “The growth is un— I can't stand it,” and urged the commission to continue not allowing new developments until roads and other infrastructure are…
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