Author: Zoning lady
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Are Changes to Zoning Resolutions Coming?
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At the March 25, 2025 Planning meeting, zoning was discussed at length. The county’s planner, Kathryn Baldwin, has proposed to review zones A-1, R-1 and R-2. She said the county needs to work on its Zoning Resolutions. Many thanks to Ms. Baldwin for stating something so needed by this county! If anyone can get this…
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New Zoning Resolution?
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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 could be used by small businesses that do not fit in the other commercial zones. Currently, those small businesses are forced to rezone into I-1…
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I-1 Industrial
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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…
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A-1 Agricultural-Forestry
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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…
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Zoning Basics
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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…
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Introduction to Zoning
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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…