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Jefferson County Planning Commission Takes Comments On Future Land Use

September, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Oct 2023, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission, land use

post it notes on comprehensive plan poster

The Jefferson County Planning Commission continues to work on updating the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and hosted two public input sessions in August.  Read the Full Story >>

Many More New Homes In Jefferson County

July, 2023 Tagged With: Housing Growth, housing trends, In Print Aug 2023, land use, zoning

Housing permits in Jefferson County - chart

For the first six months, the county’s Office of Impact Fees reports that 386 residential construction permits were issued. Read the Full Story >>

Developer Seeks Increased Housing Density For Harvest Hills Subdivision

July, 2023 Tagged With: Housing Construction, Housing Growth, housing trends, In Print Aug 2023, land use, zoning

Harvest Hills Concept Plan 2023

Arcadia Development Co, developer of the Harvest Hills subdivision is requesting a zoning change from rural to residential growth, which would allow for higher density of housing on the site. Read the Full Story >>

New Housing Construction Up Again in Jefferson County

February, 2023 Tagged With: Housing Growth, housing trends, In Print Feb 2023, land use, zoning

new housing lots

New Home Construction in Jefferson County continued at a rapid pace for the second year in a row in 2022 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2023.  Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Seeks Public Comment For Comprehensive Plan Update

January, 2023 Tagged With: In Print Feb 2023, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission, land use, population growth

snippet of future land use map

Jefferson County is updating its comprehensive plan that guides land use for future growth and development. Read the Full Story >>

Housing Construction Grows In Jefferson County

February, 2022 Tagged With: housing, In Print Feb 2022, land use, population growth, zoning

chart of housing permits in Jefferson County

When The Observer looked at Jefferson County home construction trends in May of 2021, the County’s Office of Impact Fees reported that 149 residential building permits had been issued countywide during the first three months of 2021. The numbers for the full year were even more impressive, as numbers for single family and townhouse construction were double the annual rate seen in the past decade. Read the Full Story >>

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