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Resident seeks county help after denial of power pole for private wharf; board refers matter to planning
Summary
A resident said he had obtained state permits for a private wharf but county zoning would not allow a power pole at the site absent a primary residential structure; county staff advised the resident to work with planning/zoning and county permitting.
A Hancock County resident told supervisors on April 21 that he had state permitting to build a wharf but had been unable to secure county approval to place a power pole to serve that wharf.
"I acquired a piece of land down in Los Angeles down there, and I got DMR to give me a permit to, build a wharf... But the county won't give me permission," said Joey Everett (identified in the meeting transcript as a resident speaking to the board). Everett said he had tried to reach county planner Anthony Cuevas without success and sought guidance from the board on how to proceed.
County staff members and supervisors explained local zoning limits. A county speaker noted that the zoning rules require a primary residential structure before additional power for accessory structures is allowed, and that the county uses that requirement to limit people living in campers or RVs on waterfront parcels. When asked whether a special exception would be required, staff said the use was not allowed under current zoning absent a primary structure. Board members advised Everett to pursue the county's planning process and contact the planning office or county planner for next steps.
No formal action was taken by the board. The record shows only discussion and staff direction to consult planning and zoning officials to explore whether an exception or ordinance change would be required.
