Navigating Zoning

Sections

Zoning Basics


  • Introduction to Zoning

    Jefferson County zoning rules – a mystery at best. Before 1998, there were no rules.  Was it like the Wild West?  Build anything you wanted, anywhere you wanted it?  Suddenly, […] Read More


  • Zoning Basics

    These are the zones of Jefferson County: A-1: Agricultural-Forestry R-1: Rural Residential/Resort R-2: High Density Residential RR: Rural Residential/Resort C-1: Neighborhood Commercial C-2: General Commercial I-1: Industrial I-2: Environmental Industrial […] Read More


  • A-1 Agricultural-Forestry

    A-1 is the Agricultural-Forestry District.  Most of the land in Jefferson County is zoned A-1.  The Resolutions say: “To achieve the intent of this district, the following uses are permitted.”  […] Read More


  • I-1 Industrial

    And now for A-1’s industrial cousin.  The Resolutions say: “I-1 Industrial District.  The intent of this district is to establish areas for industrial land uses that require good transportation facilities […] Read More



New Zoning Proposals

  • New Zoning Resolution?

    Since 2024, there has been a Resolution for a new zone, C-3 Wholesale and Warehouse Commercial District, presented by Commissioner Austin Brooks. It is intended to provide a zone that […] Read More