Clay County zoning board denies variances for Fulton Ridge subdivision
The Board of Zoning Adjustment voted unanimously to deny four variances for the Fulton Ridge subdivision (case PZ26-124), rejecting requests for individual septic systems, roadside ditching in lieu of curb-and-gutter, multiple width-to-depth exceptions and an extended cul-de-sac length after extensive public opposition and commissioner concern.
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The Clay County Board of Zoning Adjustment voted to deny four variances requested for the Fulton Ridge subdivision (case PZ26-124) after hearing a staff presentation, the applicant’s justification and more than a dozen public comments focused on septic, runoff and safety concerns. Commissioner John Carpenter moved to deny the application; the motion carried on a 3–0 roll call (Lawson — yes; Carpenter — yes; Wagner — yes).
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