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Loudon County Commission adopts temporary moratorium on subdivisions that connect to county roads
Summary
The Board approved a temporary moratorium on new residential subdivisions of 10+ lots that would connect to County Roads, requiring affected roads to meet an interim 20-foot paved width and directing the Planning Commission and county road superintendent to draft updated standards; vote 7–1.
LOUDON — The Loudon County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 15, 2025 adopted a temporary moratorium on the approval of residential subdivisions of ten or more lots that would connect to County Roads, pending adoption of updated roadway and subdivision standards.
Commissioner Van Shaver moved to impose the moratorium; Commissioner Joe Morrison seconded. The motion passed by voice vote, recorded in the meeting minutes as seven in favor and one opposed; Commissioner Rosemary Quillen was recorded as opposing. The action takes effect immediately.
The adopted Resolution (121525‑A) cites state statutory authority for subdivision and zoning review and states that county officials have studied population…
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