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Liberty County examines minimum lot‑size options and safety trade‑offs as development picks up
Summary
Commissioners and a consultant debated minimum lot widths, parking and emergency access, with proposals for minimum lot widths, compensating open space and master‑plan approvals to reduce safety and parking concerns tied to smaller lots.
Liberty County officials focused substantial workshop time on whether and how to permit smaller residential lots while protecting emergency access, parking and public safety.
Katie Harris of LJA told the court the current subdivision ordinance lacks clear minimum lot‑width and square‑footage standards, which leads developers to seek variances and creates uncertainty for staff and the public. She proposed adding minimum lot widths and a square‑foot table that could allow narrower lots…
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