MILTON — The future of Deerfield is on pause as city planners put their heads together to chart its course. In an effort to create a roadmap for the district, Milton's City Council has put the brakes on new applications for use permits, rezonings, and zoning condition amendments in the Deerfield area, laid down by the Deerfield Form Based Code, according to the city's announcement.
But it's not a full stop on development; Milton is still green-lighting a slew of other permits. Building junkies take note—the city will continue to review applications for new building permits, sign permits, fence permits, along with the likes of interior renovations, land disturbance permits, and tree removal permits, as mentioned on Milton's official website.
This "emergency moratorium" is just a temporary fix, stretching only until early June. The wheels could keep spinning for up to six months if the City Council gives it the thumbs up at their June 3 meeting. The extended time is meant to afford Milton's project team the bandwidth to deliver a solid Deerfield Implementation Plan, an initiative detailed further on the city's website.
If you have any questions or concerns about Deerfield's future plans, contact the Community Development Department at 678-242-2545 or email [email protected]. They're preparing for thoughtful development that will shape the community for years to come.
