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Council underscores preserving agricultural transition areas, downtown walkability
Summary
Council and Planning & Zoning Commissioners reiterated priorities for the FLUM—preserving agricultural transition zones, keeping downtown commercial and walkable, and steering growth where utilities exist—while asking staff to return with suggested map changes.
Jerome City officials used the May 19 meeting to reaffirm planning priorities the city intends the FLUM to support. Planning & Zoning Manager Ida Clark highlighted goals from the city’s 2023 Comprehensive Plan—walkability, diversified businesses and housing, and development that supports the agricultural industry—and the council echoed those themes during map discussion.
Council members and commissioners specifically recommended preserving agricultural transition areas shown on the FLUM, prioritizing growth where water and sewer already exist, and maintaining downtown areas for commercial and walkable uses. Staff noted that zoning changes can create nonconforming uses and emphasized using tailored zoning categories and development agreements to manage transitions. The council did not take formal action at this meeting but directed staff to compile and present proposed map edits.
