Jonesborough approves technical corrections to historic‑district zoning map

Jonesborough — The Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a zoning amendment aimed at clarifying and correcting boundary lines in the H‑1 Historical District and H‑2 Overlay District.

Officials said the change is largely technical: a GIS analysis refined imperfect block lines and property‑line issues in the historic district. The board thanked Frank Collins and other volunteers and noted that staff GIS work reduced what would otherwise have been costly outside mapping services.

Alderman Counterman moved to approve the second and final reading of the ordinance; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call. The approval follows a public hearing held earlier in the meeting and prior review by the historic zoning commission.

Mayor Kelly Wolf said the ordinance is intended to correct ‘‘indistinct and imperfect block lines’’ and to make the code and local practice consistent with mapped property lines. The measure will change the municipal zoning map where needed; property owners affected by more substantive changes will be notified and given the planning commission process as required by municipal code.

Next steps: staff will update the official zoning map and notify property owners where boundary clarifications affect parcel classifications.