Higher residential densities within UGA

Mason County commissioners approved Title 15 and 17 amendments related to the Shelton urban growth area by a 2-1 vote following a continuation of a public hearing Tuesday.

According to the information packet, the Title 17 amendments are related to the Shelton urban growth area to allow higher residential densities within the Shelton urban growth area by use of the City of Shelton's Planned Unit Development standards. Title 15 amendments include amending the development code to add to the hearing examiner's authority.

The amendments are designed to encourage the development of housing. The Plan...