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King George planning commission urges supervisors to reject proposed lot-size increases, supports restoring subdivision access rules
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to forward zoning amendments to supervisors with an unfavorable recommendation, backing restoration of internal-road/access language while opposing proposed increases to minimum agricultural lot sizes; residents warned of property-value losses and rezoning before a new comprehensive plan.
The King George County Planning Commission voted to forward proposed ordinance amendments to the Board of Supervisors with an unfavorable recommendation after extensive public comment and internal debate over proposed increases to minimum lot sizes in agricultural zoning districts.
Residents told the commission the proposed changes — which staff described as raising A1 minimum lots from 10 to 20 acres, A2 from 2 to 5 acres, and A3 from 1 to 3 acres — would limit family subdivisions and reduce land values. "It's cart before the horse," Gary Butler told the commission, urging members to wait for a comprehensive plan update before rezoning.
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