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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