Sections
Zoning Basics
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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