Phillips County commissioners propose amendment to land-use code clarifying water availability for subdivision exemptions

Feb 10, 2025

The board unanimously moved to propose amending section 10-105.B.5 of the county land-use code so that approving a subdivision exemption plat ‘‘does not constitute any finding’’ about State Engineer well permits or on-site water availability. The change will go to the Planning Commission and return for a public hearing before the Board.

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Chairman Tom Timm and the Phillips County Commissioners unanimously moved on Feb. 10 to propose an amendment to section 10-105.B.5 of the county land-use code clarifying that approval of a subdivision exemption plat does not constitute a county finding on whether the State Engineer will issue a well permit or whether water is available on the parcels.

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