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Jones County staff proposes elevation standard for new houses to reduce drainage problems; board postpones vote
Summary
County staff proposed a text amendment to require higher foundation elevations on lots one acre or smaller to reduce recurring drainage problems; the commission postponed action to a future meeting to allow more review.
County staff on Oct. 21 presented proposed language to amend the county code to require higher first-floor elevations on small lots in order to reduce long-term drainage problems when structures are built below road level.
The proposal, introduced by staff member Tim and discussed by Mister Risner, would apply to lots one acre or smaller unless exempted by a licensed engineer's sealed plan, lots greater than one acre, or exceptional topography for which staff…
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