Hamilton County Commission adopts Plan Hamilton after contested public comment and failed amendments
After hours of public testimony and a failed bid to tighten lot-size and floodplain rules, the Hamilton County Commission voted 6–5 on July 1, 2026 to adopt Plan Hamilton as the regional general plan for unincorporated areas. Opponents cited infrastructure and emergency-response shortfalls; supporters said the plan helps meet housing needs.
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The Hamilton County Commission adopted "Plan Hamilton" on July 1, 2026 after an extended series of public comments and internal debate, approving the regional general plan for unincorporated county areas by a 6–5 roll-call vote.
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