Special Exception Review Thresholds (10 Acres)
Summary
The county established a new two-tiered system for special exceptions, requiring projects of 10 or more acres to be reviewed directly by the Board of County Commissioners.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal financial impact associated with administrative processing changes.
County commissioners and the public gain greater oversight over large-scale special exception land uses.
Applicants facing additional political review layers, and the planning board losing final authority on certain permits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 20, 2026
The county established a new two-tiered system for special exceptions, requiring projects of 10 or more acres to be reviewed directly by the Board of County Commissioners.
Planning Board Meeting - Jul 28, 2026
The County Commission proposed changing LDRs to give the board of commissioners direct review over major special exceptions exceeding 10 acres. The planning board pushed back, questioning the logic of using a simple acreage cutoff instead of impact-based criteria.
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