Summary
Most Owings survey respondents said they'd rather the area NOT remain a town center, raising the question of rezoning the whole area. Commissioners flagged the proposed 88-acre expansion across Route 260 as a dealbreaker, and staff will test public sentiment at a September 24 kickoff before deciding whether this becomes a rezoning process instead.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rezoning away from town center could sharply limit future development density — from up to 4 units per acre down to as little as 1 unit per 20 acres.
Current Owings residents who want to preserve rural character and limit dense growth.
Landowners in the expansion area who counted on town center zoning for development potential.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Public Hearing - Sep 16, 2026
The setback rules for new lots in Dunkirk Town Center that existed before last year's zoning rewrite are being restored — the omission was an oversight, and this fixes it.
Planning Commission (PC) (Regular) - Aug 19, 2026
Most Owings survey respondents said they'd rather the area NOT remain a town center, raising the question of rezoning the whole area. Commissioners flagged the proposed 88-acre expansion across Route 260 as a dealbreaker, and staff will test public sentiment at a September 24 kickoff before deciding whether this becomes a rezoning process instead.
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