The Georgetown Planning Commission recommended the town council deny ordinance 2026-o6, which would remove cottage-housing as a permitted use in the UR-1 district, after public comment and a 3-2 roll-call vote urging more study and a comprehensive housing plan.

After extensive public comment both for and against the town's cottage housing ordinance, the council voted 3–1 to refer Ordinance 2025-07 back to the planning commission with a recommendation to consider repeal and to form a housing working group to craft alternatives.

Builder highlights increasing lot prices and its effect on homeownership in America.

Johnson warns that rising home prices are driving residents out of Georgetown's housing market.

Council votes to confirm Glenna Deese's appointment to Georgetown Housing Authority

Scott County explores vacant properties to address affordable housing challenges amid funding complexities.

Committee discusses housing diversity ratios while considering flexible zoning for new developments.

The commission recommended rezoning 21.92 acres to an RPC overlay and approved the James Place concept plan for 96 housing units, subject to conditions including recorded HOA provisions to provide annual emergency-service contributions and added off-street/overflow parking measures.

Council held first reading of Ordinance 2025-07 to allow cottage housing developments (CDUs 350–850 sq ft; max 12 units/acre) in UR1 and read letters both for and against the Market Street Village proposal; two separate zoning amendments (Ordinances 2025-11 and 2025-12) were adopted after roll-call votes.