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Beaver County adopts updated general plan with new water element (Ordinance 2026‑3)
Summary
After multi‑year work, the commission voted unanimously to adopt Beaver County Ordinance 2026‑3, approving an updated general plan and a state‑required water element; staff will incorporate final map and acknowledgement edits before publishing the final file.
The Beaver County Commission voted unanimously on March 17 to adopt an updated county general plan, including a new water element required by state law and updated transportation mapping.
"This is our Beaver County general plan that we're bringing to you after two years," said Kyle Blacker, the county planner/consultant, describing edits that add the water element, incorporate D‑roads into the transportation chapter, and replace generic photos with Beaver County imagery. County staff said a small number of maps and acknowledgements remain to be finalized but recommended adopting the ordinance now to meet state funding and timing requirements.
Commissioners and staff reviewed the planning process, which began in 2024 and included numerous public and advisory‑board meetings. Several commissioners praised consultant work and emphasized that the plan will remain a living document that requires periodic updates. The commission also discussed state rules that now require water elements and noted a looming deadline to preserve certain state funding allocations.
The commission approved Ordinance 2026‑3 by roll call, with each commissioner recording an affirmative vote. County staff said the final produced plan will include the last map updates and that printed copies will be retained for county use.
The ordinance adoption does not itself change county code or zoning on the ground; it provides updated policy guidance, maps and a framework for future land‑use decisions. Staff said any future amendments would follow public notice and the statutory amendment process.
