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Commission adopts broad land‑use and subdivision code updates, clarifies multifamily, setbacks and private landfill rules
Summary
The board passed a package of code updates (Ordinances 2026‑06 and 2026‑07) that revise the land‑use table and subdivision procedures: suburban neighborhood lot sizes were clarified, multifamily allowed in some commercial zones, setbacks/density standards updated, food trucks and manufactured home park rules added, and private landfill rules aligned with DEQ.
Jefferson County commissioners approved a set of land‑use and subdivision code updates intended to modernize standards and close drafting gaps. Planning staff explained changes adopted in Ordinance 2026‑06 (land‑use table) and Ordinance 2026‑07 (subdivision procedure and design standards).
Key changes clarified that suburban neighborhood parcels may be reduced to 0.6 acres with community water and to 0.25 acres with both water and sewer; the code now requires parcels within 300 feet of city sewer to hook up. The land‑use table adds multifamily to the commercial zone and manufactured home parks to C‑2 where appropriate, adds food trucks across zones, and defines on‑premise sign rules. Staff also added code to regulate a private landfill for construction material consistent with DEQ requirements. Commissioners approved the ordinances on roll call after noting that some application forms and administrative processes will be updated later to reflect the code changes.
