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Polk County commissioners deny plan changes to allow duplexes on septic in Indian Lake Estates
Summary
After extended debate about septic density, the Board of County Commissioners denied a staff-initiated comprehensive-plan amendment and matching land-development-code changes that would have allowed duplexes and up to four dwelling units per acre on septic in parts of Indian Lake Estates.
Polk County commissioners voted to deny a comprehensive-plan text amendment and a companion land-development-code change that would have allowed duplexes and densities up to four dwelling units per acre on septic systems in parts of Indian Lake Estates (ILE).
Shonda Bennett, Land Development Division staff, told the board the county-initiated amendment would allow duplexes in the ILE area designated “OC area of concern” and permit up to four dwelling units per acre on septic where sewer is not available. Bennett said the request resulted from two property owners who asked staff for clarity and that duplexes and higher densities…
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