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Commissioners debate Rigby area-of-impact, water and sewer costs as growth approaches
Summary
Jefferson County commissioners spent substantial time Oct. 20 discussing the city of Rigby's proposed moratorium on accepting land without water rights, sewer-looping costs, annexation limits, and how impact fees and developer infrastructure decisions may shape growth and housing affordability in the county.
Commissioners and planning staff on Oct. 20 examined water rights, sewer access and annexation constraints in the Rigby area of impact as developers press to build new subdivisions.
Planning staff said the city of Rigby has moved to require water rights for annexed land and is considering ordinances and a moratorium to formalize that approach. Commissioners noted the city recently accepted Henry's water rights and discussed whether older parcels had been properly handled.
A planning staff member warned that additional population could force the…
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