Planned community developers request extension

The Mayfield Townsite Planned Community, shown here in blue, is the larger of two large-scale urban developments planned for western Elmore County.

Nearly 18 months after it gained approval by the board of county commissioners, a large-scale city-sized development project will once again require public input before it moves forward -- and is facing serious water access issues.

During a meeting Monday morning, the three-person board agreed to schedule public hearings to determine if it will grant a one-year extension to the Mayfield Townsite Planned Community.

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