Commissioners deny variance appeal for Sunset View subdivision; developer must meet two‑access rule

Jan 6, 2025

Jefferson County commissioners denied an appeal seeking to allow 29 lots on a single access (International Fire Code allowance) and required the developer to meet the county subdivision standard (25 lots per access).

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Jefferson County commissioners on Jan. 6, 2025, denied an appeal of Planning & Zoning’s decision and upheld the county subdivision standard that generally limits a single road access to 25 homes. The appeal sought to use the International Fire Code allowance (30 homes on one access with suppression) to permit 29 lots off one access for the Sunset View subdivision; Planning & Zoning had denied the variance and the developer appealed.

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