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Dorchester County adopts workforce-housing incentives; residents voice concerns about density and oversight
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 26-02 to adopt incentives for workforce housing. Public commenters urged caution, arguing incentives could spur overdevelopment and higher-density projects; staff said incentive agreements and multi-county industrial park additions require separate agreements and public review.
Dorchester County Council voted on Jan. 5 to approve Ordinance 26-02, titled in the meeting as an ordinance adopting incentives to encourage development of workforce housing units in the county. The measure passed on third and final reading with the recorded tally of six in favor and one absent.
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