Committee debates joint city–county land development code; motion to pursue analysis fails

Jan 6, 2026

Committee member Wilcox proposed the committee ask staff to return an item to consider a joint city–county land development code. Supporters said a joint code would reduce duplicate consulting costs and deter jurisdiction shopping; opponents argued it could impose urban rules on rural residents. The motion failed on a roll-call vote.

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Committee member Terry Wilcox moved that staff return with an item to consider a joint city–county land development code that would align the city and county land-development documents and reduce duplication. Wilcox said a joint code "could be a single effort through staff" and save money by hiring a single consultant.

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