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Supervisors approve LPOD amendment to allow 55+ developments with strict open‑space requirements
Summary
The board adopted a map and text amendment to the Land Preservation Overlay District creating an 'age‑qualified residential development' (55+), requiring minimum 35‑acre sites and at least 55% open space; the use will be permitted by conditional use with public water/sewer required.
The board closed a public hearing and approved Ordinance 2026‑06 to amend the Land Preservation Overlay District to permit an age‑qualified residential development (55+) as a new use.
The presenter summarized the proposal: the new use allows single, twin and town dwelling types with clubhouse and overflow parking on sites of at least 35 acres and with a minimum 55% of the tract preserved as open space, including conservation and active‑recreation elements and public trail connections. The use will require public water and sewer and be permitted only by conditional use; applicants must demonstrate compliance with all ordinance criteria at a public hearing.
Representatives of the property owner were present to respond to questions. After board discussion the hearing was closed, the chair called for a motion, and the board approved the amendment on motion and voice vote.
