Phasing and infrastructure: commissioners warn against allowing growth before facilities exist

Feb 19, 2026

Using past development examples, commissioners urged a phasing objective in the plan so that large projects proceed only when water, sewer, roads and other facilities are in place; they warned developers should not define 'density' for the county.

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Commissioners signaled concern that village overlays and large proposed developments could reach end‑state buildouts that outpace infrastructure. One commissioner urged a firm phasing objective: growth should not proceed unless necessary facilities (roads, sewer, water, treatment capacity) are in place.

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