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Norman council debates "urban reserve" language as planners move forward with AIM Norman update
Summary
Councilors and planners examined language on an "urban reserve" in the AIM Norman comprehensive plan update, with one council member calling draft phrasing a possible "Trojan horse" for future development east of the city. No vote was taken; staff will return edits to the steering committee and planning commission.
At a March 11, 2025 city council conference, staff and consultants presented the AIM Norman comprehensive plan update and council members focused debate on the draft "urban reserve" designation intended to protect sensitive lands east of the city.
Amy, a city staff presenter, said the urban reserve is intended to discourage development until city water, sewer and transportation infrastructure can serve the area without "skipping areas to the west" and that the draft describes those lands as "agricultural use and likely to experience limited development during the life of this plan." She told the council the draft also includes a 30-acre minimum lot-size requirement for the…
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