Planning commission approves broad changes to Stephens County land use ordinance
The commission approved amendments to Chapter 59 that add definitions (flag lot, panhandle lot) and raise minimum tract/frontage widths across multiple zoning districts (many to 150–200 feet); staff said the changes aim to prepare for growth and will go to the Board of Commissioners for readings on Jan. 28 and later.
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Stephens County planning staff presented proposed amendments to the county Land Use Ordinance (Chapter 59) on Jan. 7 and the planning commission voted to recommend approval after a public hearing. Key changes include new definitions for flag lots and panhandle lots and increases to minimum tract/right‑of‑way frontage widths in multiple zoning categories — with several districts raised to 150 or 200 feet depending on the use.
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