Planning Commission Meeting April 8th, 2026

The Putnam County Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 8, 2026, to consider a text amendment application by Zachary Ford regarding the land development code section 45-1036, specifically related to type three family subdivisions. The applicant requested removal of the agricultural future land use designation requirement while retaining agricultural zoning and other subdivision standards. Staff also proposed allowing administrative variances to reduce minimum easement widths. The commission discussed concerns about potential loopholes enabling subdivision and sale of multiple lots without infrastructure, emphasizing the intent to keep these subdivisions within family use and prevent speculative development. After deliberation, the commission agreed to strike language allowing sale of vacant parcels within five years, reinforcing restrictions on sales to maintain family subdivision intent. The commission voted to recommend approval of the amendment with these modifications to the Board of County Commissioners. No other procurement or budget matters were discussed.