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site for all new subdivisions of less than five acres, but objected to the requirement for central water and sewer systems.. “You’re inviting a planned city. If they (the developers) are going to that expense, you’re going to buy something you’ll lose control of.”
He described the Commissioners’ view of the issue as being “random development versus planned development” with the Commissioners working for the latter through the proposed requirements for water and sewer. “We do not want rampant development. However, random development often precludes large development for 10 or 15 years.”
While objecting to the requirements for provision of water and sewer service, the new Jackson District supervisor aimed his major criticism at the impact the proposed subdivision ordinance will have on small farmers and senior citizens. “Historically, the farmer does not have Social Security. His land is his security,” Col. Bingham said.
And when advancing age leaves the farmer “no longer able to till the
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