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Commissioners hear strong public concerns about UDO changes; vice chairman urges rollback of animal limits

Johnston County Board of Commissioners · March 3, 2026

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Summary

Commissioners discussed community feedback on the Unified Development Ordinance update after large public turnout; Vice Chairman Lawler and others said some proposed animal regulations appear overreaching and encouraged staff to revisit limits and consider nuisance‑focused approaches, while others urged balanced protections for farmland and orderly growth.

Several commissioners used their reports on March 2 to address sustained public interest in the county's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update after a large public turnout earlier this month.

Vice Chairman Lawler said the board had heard residents' concerns and suggested revisiting elements of…

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