Development Planning Around Grave Sites, Cemeteries
A proposed subdivision off Charlie Maxwell Road might have graves underneath the land. So, what does this mean for development? Putnam County Planning Director Kevin Rush said in most cases, the county knows where grave sites are but occasionally they run into unmarked graves. Rush said this does not stop development, but it does put […]
New Private Subdivision Approved On Buck Mountain
The Putnam County Planning Commission approved a new proposed subdivision off Mountain Top Lane. The main point of discussion before the approval was emergency accessibility. Planning Director Kevin Rush said the developer provided detailed plans on how access would work during the Tuesday planning commission meeting. “If emergency services come and they get so close, […]
Putnam County Zoning Under Consideration
Talks have begun between the Putnam County Commissioners and the Planning Department to consider implementing zoning codes across the county. The county currently does not have any zoning regulations. Planning Director Kevin Rush said zoning is based on topographical factors, population size, and community needs. “Typically there’s a lot of mixed emotions when it comes […]
