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Loudon County Commission approves temporary moratorium on connecting large developments to roads under 20 feet
Summary
The Loudon County Commission on Dec. 15 approved a 6–12 month moratorium that pauses connections of developments of 10 or more lots to county roads under 20 feet, after public comment and a 7–1 vote. Commissioners said the pause will allow legal review and input from the road superintendent.
The Loudon County Commission on Dec. 15 voted 7–1 to enact a temporary moratorium that halts connections of developments of 10 or more lots to county roads measuring less than 20 feet. Commissioner Shaver moved to adopt the 6‑ to 12‑month moratorium written by county attorney Bob Bowen; Commissioner Morrison seconded the motion and the commission approved it after debate.
The moratorium, as described by Commissioner Jacob during debate, was framed as a narrow pause "on connecting a development of 10 lots or more on a road of less than 20 feet," not a blanket ban on building. Jacob said the county will not pay to widen roads for developers and the…
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