COMMUNITY EXERCISES RE HORSE COUNTRY AREA

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Resolution adopted directing the County Mayor to conduct neighborhood planning exercises for the Horse Country area, including publicized community meetings, to gather input on its unique agricultural, equestrian, architectural, and aesthetic character and the potential development of a community-specific thematic zoning district. The first community meeting must take place no later than 90 days from the effective date of the resolution. A written report with findings and recommendations must be placed on a full Board agenda within one year of the effective date. The resolution was introduced on 6/1/2026, forwarded by Policy Council with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/16/2026. Prime sponsor: Anthony Rodriguez. The document notes increasing development pressures, including applications for higher density uses, lot subdivisions, and non-agricultural development, have raised concerns among residents and stakeholders that future construction may be incompatible with the established rural, agricultural, and equestrian character of the area.