Joe Buffington with Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission gave a report during this weeks Supervisors meeting. Joe talked about a meeting Tuesday night with four members present and one absent. The meeting focused on two key recommendations related to local ordinances.
The first recommendation was to repeal the existing ordinance and replace it with a new version developed by Watchman LLC. The second recommendation, found on the last page of the proposed changes, was to include language that outlines the venue for any potential court proceedings arising from the new ordinance. Joe Buffington with Henry County Planning and Zoning brings those recommendations to the board of supervisors.
Board members agreed to discuss the recommendations further and will add discussion to the agenda for their next session and plan to hold a public hearing afterward.
The Planning & Zoning commission members also discussed the importance of reviewing the new ordinance in conjunction with the area’s comprehensive plan to ensure alignment. There was consensus that the comprehensive plan may need an update in the near future to reflect current and long-term goals of the community.
The group agreed to reconvene in one week, on April 3rd, to finalize their discussion and set a date for the public hearing. The members are hopeful that this timeline will allow for a thorough review and public input before any further action is taken.
The next steps in the process are expected to provide clarity on the proposed changes and ensure the ordinance is both workable and in sync with the area’s planning goals.