Development Regulations and Lot Widths
Summary
County leaders debated whether to increase minimum lot widths from 40 to 50 feet, with local builders and realtors arguing it would hurt housing affordability and push first-time buyers out of the county.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated lot cost increases of roughly $20,000 per lot if width minimums were expanded.
Existing homeowners seeking lower neighborhood density and reduced local traffic congestion.
First-time homebuyers, young families, and builders of starter homes.
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