Polk eyes subdivision moratorium

Developers of major subdivisions may have to take a break from building in Polk County. Commissioners are considering imposing a moratorium on major subdivisions. The moratorium was proposed by commissionera after setting a public hearing on the moratorium for March 19. A major subdivision in Polk County includes 11 or more lots. The length of a possible moratorium has not yet been discussed. In 2003, the county imposed a six-month moratorium on major subdivisions in order to complete a land use study. The moratorium would also give the county time to develop a strategic plan and get a new county manager and a new county planning director in place. The current county manager, Michael Talbert, resigned a few months ago and will be leaving at the end of next month. The county is also looking for a planning director, a position that has been left open for several years.