A dramatic vote in favor of far-reaching growth controls in Loudon County surprises observers.
"The proposed development restrictions -- backed by two Republicans, two independents and the lone Democrat on the Board of Supervisors -- would prevent the construction of tens of thousands of houses worth billions of dollars in a scenic expanse that constitutes the western two-thirds of the county. A final vote is still required.
The proposal would allow builders to more than double the 9,200 houses the county says are now in the area. A competing proposal that could have more than tripled the number of houses in western Loudoun was turned aside yesterday. Current rules allow as many as 55,000 houses there."
Thanks to Brenda Meyer
FULL STORY: Loudoun Supervisors Vote For New Curbs on Growth

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