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Staff outlines plan to consolidate zoning boards; members voice concern over local representation
Summary
County planning staff presented a proposal to consolidate the county’s zoning boards into a nine‑member body with three nominees from each district and three chair appointments; several board members said consolidation risks diluting local voices and urged equal representation and stronger mitigation requirements for developers.
County planning staff presented an initial proposal to consolidate zoning boards and alter membership at the East Consolidated Zoning Board meeting on Dec. 3, and board members raised concerns about representation and community input.
Jay Leipzig, the county planning director, told the board staff has researched previous consolidations and statutory membership requirements and proposed expanding consolidated zoning boards to nine members: three nominees from the 3rd District, three from the 6th District and three appointed by the chair. Leipzig said the planning commission would remain at 12 members and that the revised platting and drainage standards inform the…
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