A McComb planning commission discussion on the possible rezoning of Summit Street postponed because of Hurricane Gustav has been rescheduled for Oct. 6.
The street is on the commission’s radar after a pair of plans were offered to correct a 1987 zoning change that some Summit Street residents say was illegal because no public hearing was held.
The proposed changes aim to better suit commercial activity along the road, with the primary difference between the two plans being that one would prohibit convenience stores, mechanic shops and alcohol sales.
Attendees at a Monday meeting of the commission also asked the city to research the legal requirement for blocking a rezoning effort. The city’s land use regulations mention that 20 percent of property owners could stop a rezoning proposal, but do not specify whether that means 20 percent of individuals owning property or 20 percent of parcels of land.
Discussion at the commission meeting also touched on possible amendments to subdivision regulations in McComb, with residents calling for more stringent regulation of water and sewer lines.
Counterpoints questioned whether requiring curbs and gutters might drive away development.
