Commission previews economic development plan, debates developable‑acre definitions and ag‑easement treatment

Feb 19, 2026

Commissioners reviewed a draft Willard City economic development strategic plan and spent significant time discussing zoning definitions — notably how 'developable acre' and agricultural easements should be treated in open‑space calculations and whether developers should compensate the city for development rights.

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Willard City planning staff presented a draft economic development strategic plan for commissioner review on Feb. 19, and the commission spent the remainder of the meeting discussing zoning definitions and the treatment of agricultural easements in the MPC (Master Planned Community) zone.

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