Board approves variance to allow lot development that cannot support a Type I septic system

Sep 1, 2026

The Morrison County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance Sept. 1 allowing a parcel in Ripley Township to be developed even though the site cannot support a Type I septic system; staff said a Type III system will be needed if the necessary good soil depths cannot be found and newly created lots must still show two Type I areas.

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The Morrison County Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Sept. 1 to grant a variance to Marnita Van Hoecke allowing development of a parcel in Ripley Township that cannot support a conventional Type I septic system.

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