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Commission holds second reading of Agricultural‑1 changes; commissioners discuss minimum lot sizes and frontage
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The commission conducted a second reading of proposed amendments to the Agricultural‑1 (A‑1) district, including minimum lot acreage, frontage, and driveway‑reduction goals, and scheduled further review in October.
The Morgan Township Zoning Commission on Sept. 3 held a second reading of proposed changes to Chapter 7 (Agricultural‑1 district) that would increase minimum lot sizes and adjust frontage requirements for low‑density rural lots.
Commissioners read the A‑1 purpose: to reserve land predominantly for agriculture and very low‑density residential use on lots containing a specified minimum acreage, and to protect agricultural land from haphazard urban encroachment. The draft table discussed would apply larger minimum acreages and change when the higher frontage threshold (250–300 feet) applies for larger parcels.
Commissioners noted the changes are intended to reduce the number of driveways created by subdivisions: "If you take a 15 acre tract that gets divided where we're at now could be 5 blocks. We change it. We're down to 3. You're eliminating 2 driveways," a commissioner said during discussion. Members debated front‑yard setback measurements and whether the 75‑foot frontage standard remained appropriate for smaller lots; staff indicated the table in the draft sets 250 feet for certain lot sizes and that the commission will finalize specific numeric thresholds.
The commission agreed to continue work on the A‑1 language and to bring a revised draft back for further consideration in October.
