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County Drafts Zoning Changes To Encourage Commercial & Residential Clusters

November 2, 2025 Tagged With: Jefferson County Planning Commission, zoning, zoning ordinance

pre-fabricated building components lined up for assembly

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on November 4 to consider drafts for three new zoning districts. Read the Full Story >>

Does Jefferson County Zoning Permit Water Extraction?

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Mountain Pure, Sidewinder, Water Bottling, zoning ordinance

public hearing notice for bottling factory

Water extraction is not defined as a use in the Jefferson County Zoning Ordinance. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission Has Multiple Roles

February 7, 2025 Tagged With: historic preservation, In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission, zoning ordinance

historic cement mill on the Potomac

The Jefferson County zoning ordinance tasks the Historic Landmarks Commission with preserving historic structures in the county. Read the Full Story >>

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