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APC begins first reading to remove septic-site survey requirement from zoning ordinance

2510467 · March 3, 2025
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Summary

The commission held a first reading to repeal zoning ordinance Article 9, Section 9-40-3(b) and (c), which required septic site surveys; staff said the Board of Health and installers already handle septic siting and that removing the requirement reduces redundant costs for property owners.

The Decatur County Area Plan Commission conducted a first reading on APC petition 2025-7, a proposal to repeal parts of the county zoning ordinance that require septic sites to be shown on recorded surveys.

Staff explained the current ordinance, originally adopted in an earlier era, required two septic…

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