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Planning Commission

Commission recommends increased size for Uptown businesses — but not bars and restaurants

Commission recommends increased size for Uptown businesses — but not bars and restaurants

Oxford's Planning Commission has recommended allowing retail spaces of up to 20,000 square feet Uptown, but the increased space wouldn't apply to bars and restaurants automatically.
Sean Scott Mar 14, 2025
32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval

Oxford has put grant funding toward an affordable housing project on Chestnut Street. Now, that project is one step closer to construction following the Planning Commission's approval of site plans at a January meeting.
Sean Scott Jan 20, 2025
New entertainment venue featuring an indoor putt-putt course and more

Entertainment venue could be on its way in Oxford

An indoor putt-putt course and three escape rooms could soon open on South Locust Street after the plan got approval in Oxford's Planning Commission.
Austin Smith Nov 14, 2024

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