County Planning Proposes Comprehensive-Plan Language to Curb Urban-Scale Density Without Utilities

May 15, 2026

A proposed modification to the comprehensive plan would permit staff to recommend denial when zoning requests would create urban-scale densities that lack urban-scale services in unincorporated areas.

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Planning staff presented a proposed change to the county comprehensive plan aimed at preventing requests for urban-scale zoning in areas without urban utilities. Scott Wade told commissioners the change is a simple statement giving staff guidance to recommend denial in those situations.

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