Painted Prairie rezoning advanced; developer to work with Walke on plat and utilities

May 19, 2026

Supervisors advanced the Painted Prairie rezoning to R1 (approx. 36 acres) after staff said the site is largely low‑CSR and the city of Walke supports a plat that will meet city standards with municipal sewer and water.

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Staff presented a request to rezone about 36 acres near the city of Walke to R1 (urban residential), explaining the site is nearly surrounded by Walke and will be developed to city standards though it will remain in county limits until annexation. Staff said much of the site has CSR under 70 and that the planning commission recommended approval.

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