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Forsyth sets virtual hearing on permits moratorium

A virtual public hearing, to be conducted via real-time streaming audio and video, has been called by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on a proposed moratorium affecting certain development plans. FORSYTH COUNTY
A virtual public hearing, to be conducted via real-time streaming audio and video, has been called by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on a proposed moratorium affecting certain development plans. FORSYTH COUNTY
By David Ibata
April 1, 2020

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has called a virtual public hearing on a proposed moratorium that would affect development plans for properties with certain zoning designations.

Due to the need to maintain "social distancing" because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing, to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, will be held via real-time streaming audio and video on the county website, www.forsythco.com

To speak at the hearing, residents can call 877-309-2073 and enter the access code, 915-206-133. They will be placed on hold until they are prompted to speak.

At issue is a moratorium that would bar until Sept. 4 the acceptance of land disturbance permit applications for multi- and single-family-attached developments on properties zoned Res 6, Res 4 and Res 3. Information: https://bit.ly/3bHj5As

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