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Davie County adopts five‑acre rule, resends special‑permit policy and defers the rest of subdivision changes
Summary
After a lengthy presentation on proposed subdivision-code changes — buffers, parking minima, setbacks, public‑water hookups, open space, and performance guarantees — the board voted to rescind special permits, adopted a five‑acre rule, and deferred the remaining ordinance changes for staff to refine public‑water and other technical details.
The Davie County Board of Commissioners moved forward on a multi‑part package of subdivision‑regulation changes but split its actions: the board voted to rescind special‑permit procedures and approved a stand‑alone five‑acre rule while deferring the remainder of the proposed ordinance edits for additional work.
Staff presented a consolidated list of proposed changes to chapter 155/154 (zoning and subdivision codes). Major elements included a required Type‑C buffer around major subdivisions (10‑ft width with evergreen screening or equivalent berm/fence), minimum off‑street parking definitions (9×18‑ft…
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