Madison County Commissioners Approve First Reading of Land Use Fee Schedule

The Madison County Regular Commissioner Meeting held on July 15, 2025, focused on several key issues, including the first reading of an ordinance to adopt a new fee schedule for land resources and use, as well as discussions on subdivision amendments.

The meeting commenced with a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2-2025, which aims to update the Madison County Land Resources and Use Fee Schedule. This ordinance is significant as it marks the first fee revision since February 2018. The county has not charged fees for various land use services, which has prompted the need for this update. The new fee structure is designed to align with state law and reflect the actual costs of processing applications, thereby promoting a fee-for-service model. The ordinance was read aloud and received no public comments before the commissioners voted unanimously to approve the first reading.

Following the fee schedule discussion, the commissioners reviewed an exempt amended plat for Madison Number 2 Minor Subdivision. This amendment involves a boundary line adjustment between a subdivision lot and an adjacent lot. The board found no issues with the proposal and approved it for signature.

The meeting also included a material change determination for the Moonlight Basin West 1 condo lot. The applicant proposed to change the configuration from one condo lot with ten units to ten individual lots for single-family homes. The applicant emphasized that this change would not affect the overall density or land use but would make the properties more appealing to potential buyers. The commissioners debated whether this constituted a material alteration requiring further review. Ultimately, they acknowledged the lack of change in density but recognized the potential impact of increasing the number of lots.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further evaluate the implications of the proposed changes and to ensure that the county's regulations are upheld while accommodating the needs of developers and the community.