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Commission discusses flag‑lot policy options, safety and address issues
Summary
Staff presented examples of flag‑lot (stem/access) proposals and model ordinances from nearby cities. Commissioners raised concerns about land‑locking, required improvements, emergency access/turnarounds, fire hydrant proximity, addressing/mail delivery and potential unintended impacts on subdivision planning.
Hooper City planning staff briefed the commission on recurring public inquiries about flag lots (lots accessed by a narrow driveway/stem from a public street) and presented model language used by neighboring jurisdictions to regulate stems, materials, fire access and lot‑size thresholds.
Staff said other cities (West Point, West Haven, Plain City) generally process flag‑lot requests with stricter controls: stems typically 20–30 feet wide, paved to city standards, landscaped edges, and fire‑approved…
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