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Jefferson County commissioners approve rezoning for 143-acre parcel, require sewer and water hookup for development
Summary
After a public hearing, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved a reconsideration to rezone roughly 143 acres from Agriculture-10 to Residential-1, on the condition that any future development must connect to city sewer and water. The decision followed applicant testimony and neighbor concerns about irrigation, septic systems and long-term planning.
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 6 to approve a zone-map amendment for approximately 143 acres near Rigby, changing the zoning from Agriculture-10 to Residential-1 with a condition that any future development connect to city sewer and water.
Planning staff presented the application and noted the parcel lies close to Rigby’s area of impact and near existing sewer infrastructure. Milton, the county planner, said the comprehensive plan designates the area for residential use and that the board could impose a development agreement to secure…
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