The
Franklin County Commission on Tuesday gave final approval to a 6
month moratorium on new development in the St. George Island
commercial district.
The
moratorium halts new development between 3rd street east
and 3rd street west on St. George Island from the Bay to
the Gulf.
The
moratorium is designed to give the county time to craft rules to
protect the character of the commercial district which is the first
thing people see when visiting St. George Island.
While
the moratorium will stop new development, existing business owners
will still be able to apply for permits for maintenance work on their
businesses during the moratorium period.
The
public hearing was well attended and residents gave reasons for and
against the moratorium, but in the end the county commission felt
that the moratorium was needed.
Only
Commissioner Noah Lockley voted against it.
He
said he didn't quite understand what purpose the moratorium serves
and he is concerned about the impact it may have on jobs.
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