Summary
Developers can buy land, deed it to a relative, and immediately sell lots without going through the normal subdivision process — roughly 500 lots a year use exemptions. The county is backing state legislation to add a 24-month deed restriction to close the loophole.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost; potential land-use impacts on affected neighborhoods.
Neighborhood residents like Cade who want a say before land is subdivided and sold.
Neighbors currently face rapid subdivision with no public input while the loophole remains open.
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