Board reverts expanded Halter permit after code‑compliance lapse

Johnson County planning staff told the Board of Adjustment on April 15 that a previously approved conditional‑use permit for Cody Halter was not in compliance with original conditions after Mr. Halter failed to close required building permits and obtain a certificate of occupancy for added uses.

Staff recounted the earlier approval to add a small‑engine and automobile repair business to an existing home business and said Halter had obtained building permits but was "unwilling or unable to follow through with the building permits and modify the structure to be safe for the proposed business use." Staff recommended the board remove the added uses and revert the permit to the prior home‑business status. "We recommend that the board strip those new businesses and downgrade the permit back to a home business," the staff presenter said.

The applicant was not present or online to respond. The board discussed staff recommendations, moved to accept the draft decision presented by staff to approve the proposed modification to CUP 25‑7, and voted to adopt the change. County staff noted some site cleanup conditions had been met previously; enforcement action was limited to removing the noncompliant elements of the earlier approval.