Planning Commission Finalizes 2045 Growth Plan for Charles Town Area
Jefferson County Adopts New Comprehensive Plan
The Independent Observer | Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Independent Observer reports that the Planning Commission in Jefferson County has adopted the new '2045 Comprehensive Plan,' replacing the prior 'Envision Jefferson 2035.' This decision followed more than two years of work and involved careful revisions, including changes to terminology regarding land use. Objective 1.4 was removed after local residents raised concerns over its implications for zoning regulations, illustrating the community's engagement in planning matters. The document will guide future growth in local areas like Charles Town and Ranson, with a revised Future Land Use Map set to be published on the Planning Commission's website soon.
