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, in 1998, Zoning Resolutions were adopted: “For the purpose of promoting the Public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and general welfare; to provide for… Read More

These are the zones of Jefferson County: A-1: Agricultural-Forestry R-1: Rural Residential R-2: High Density Residential RR: Rural Residential/Resort C-1: Neighborhood Commercial C-2: General Commercial I-1: Industrial I-2: Environmental Industrial I-3: Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities Industrial There is also a Special Flood Hazard District – F1. It’s an overlay associated with any one of the above… Read More

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.”  There is no specific definition, and I would certainly challenge any of you reading this to come up with a definition that is not dripping… Read More

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 and utilities and that will not adversely affect neighboring properties.  The requirements of this district are designed to promote industrial activities and prevent most other… Read More

There is a bit of good news in the world of Jefferson County Zoning: the residential districts. The county has 3 districts with ‘Residential’ in their names. They are: R-1 Rural Residential, R-2 High Density Residential, and RR Rural Residential/Resort. R-1 allows Single family homes and duplexes, and Type A customary home occupations (essentially small… Read More