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Residents press council to preserve rural character in Region 6 while some parcels reclassified
Summary
A lengthy joint public hearing on Region 6 (Millersville and surrounding areas) produced strong resident opposition to multiple upzonings and adoption of several parcel‑specific amendments to retain existing lower‑density zoning; council deferred final actions to March 2, 2026 for additional work.
Dozens of residents, neighborhood groups and property‑owner representatives spoke during a marathon joint public hearing on Region 6 on Feb. 17. Testimony centered on preserving the plan’s rural character, protecting the Jabez branch watershed and public‑safety concerns at intersections proposed for higher‑intensity commercial zoning.
Multiple amendments were proposed. Council adopted paired…
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