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Council initiates annexation and approves sewer hookup for 423 Jefferson Street, limited to existing home
Summary
At its February 2025 meeting, the Newman City Council agreed to begin annexation proceedings for 423 Jefferson Street and to allow a municipal sewer connection for the existing house, with sewer service explicitly limited to the current residence pending annexation and further approvals.
The Newman City Council began the process to annex 423 Jefferson Street and authorized a municipal sewer connection for the property’s existing single-family residence during its February 2025 regular meeting.
The action follows a request from the property owner’s representative, who said the county septic system has failed and the owner, Cornerstone Rentals, wishes to avoid installing a new septic system while pursuing annexation and future redevelopment. The council voted to initiate annexation procedures and amended the motion so that any sewer hookup would be restricted to the existing house until annexation and any subsequent zoning action are complete.
Why it matters: the property sits as a county-zoned R2 parcel surrounded by…
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