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Columbia County to hire outside land‑use counsel to assist with LDR revisions and complex development cases
Summary
County staff recommended and commissioners approved hiring Patrick Kurchowski of Balch & Bingham to provide specialized land‑use and zoning legal support during LDR revisions and contested development matters; the board approved an engagement despite some calls for an RFP and concern about cost.
The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners approved an engagement with land‑use attorney Patrick Kurchowski of the firm Balch & Bingham to provide outside legal representation and advice on planning, zoning and the county's land development regulations (LDRs).
County staff and the county attorney told commissioners the volume and complexity of planning and zoning issues had increased and that a dedicated, specialist attorney would provide better appellate independence and targeted expertise. The county attorney said the board regularly…
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