Summary
The zoning text amendment stops people from placing two houses on one parcel, which officials said was enabling overcrowded, unplanned development. Property owners can still subdivide properly.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Multiple homes on one parcel mean one tax bill to the landowner, which can complicate foreclosures.
Existing neighborhoods avoid double-density lots next door.
Landowners who wanted to place two homes on one parcel lose that option.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Jul 6, 2026
The zoning text amendment stops people from placing two houses on one parcel, which officials said was enabling overcrowded, unplanned development. Property owners can still subdivide properly.
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jun 1, 2026
Commissioners heard the proposal to cut the allowance from two homes per parcel to one, then voted to leave it alone — worried it would make it harder for families to house elderly parents. EMS raised addressing concerns for multiple structures on one parcel, but the rule stays.
Related development
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 3.14 — Relationship of Building to Lot
Property owners can still put a second home on a large lot for family members, subject to setbacks and minimum lot size.
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment — One Dwelling per Parcel
Closes a loophole that allowed two houses on one lot, protecting neighborhood character.
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