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County opens public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendment; staff directed to proceed
Summary
Director of Development Services Shena Applewhaite briefed the public on the Comprehensive Plan amendment schedule; the board voted 5-0 to direct Development Services to proceed with the next steps toward adoption.
Shena Applewhaite, Director of Development Services, opened the public hearing on proposed amendments to the Newton County Comprehensive Plan and outlined the schedule and next steps. Key deadlines provided in the minutes: local review materials due by Aug. 21, 2026; Planning Commission hearing Sept. 8, BOC hearing Sept. 15; tentative BOC adoption Oct. 20, 2026.
Applewhaite advised the purpose of the hearing "is to brief the community on the process and intent for amending the Newton County Comprehensive Plan." After brief public comment from Dave Norton, Commissioner Stan Edwards moved that Development Services proceed with the next steps; Commissioner Demond Mason seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
The record establishes the public comment and the formal schedule; staff will move forward with the local review and subsequent hearings as outlined.
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