Ivy Run residential development
Summary
Two big subdivisions — 167 homes and 122 homes — along two-lane, tree-canopy-lined Zipperer Road sparked hours of testimony about traffic, flooding and loss of the canopy road. The 167-home plan was denied unanimously; the 122-home plan was continued indefinitely.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
New subdivisions would add traffic and drainage demands on rural roads the county would have to maintain.
Landowners and homebuilders gain development rights; county residents gain potential new housing stock.
Neighbors along Zipperer and Waterline roads say they bear the traffic, flooding and canopy loss.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners Land Use — November 19, 2026
Up to 131 new single-family homes on about 52 acres east of Rye Road. Neighbors may weigh in on traffic, drainage, and the shift from agricultural to residential use.
Board of County Commissioners Land Use — January 28, 2026
Two big subdivisions — 167 homes and 122 homes — along two-lane, tree-canopy-lined Zipperer Road sparked hours of testimony about traffic, flooding and loss of the canopy road. The 167-home plan was denied unanimously; the 122-home plan was continued indefinitely.
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