Bottom line

Douglas County commissioners will consider a temporary ban on building permits for tracts relying on the five-acre exemption rule.

Background

The exemption currently allows landowners with at least five acres of rural property to build a home without rezoning and platting, often a costly process. The proposed moratorium would require landowners to have at least 10 acres instead of five. Commissioners are concerned some developers are abusing the exemption and creating subdivisions that could cause problems in the future.

Other business

Consent agenda

¢ Approve commission orders.

Regular agenda

¢ Approve a request to solicit bids for recycling work on about 4 miles of county roads during the 2005 contract maintenance season.

¢ Approve accounts payable.

¢ Consider appointments to boards and organizations.

¢ Discussion of any pertinent issues.

¢ Receive public comment.