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Valley County approves variance allowing Hodge home 10 feet from high-water line

2531857 · March 10, 2025
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Summary

The Valley County Board of Commissioners approved variance 24-007 to allow a new residence at 326 West Tamarack Falls Road to be built 10 feet from the high-water line, with several conditions intended to protect stream water quality.

The Valley County Board of Commissioners approved variance 24-007 on March 10 allowing an applicant, Eric Hodge, to site a new residence 10 feet from the property—s high-water line and to reduce the front setback from 20 feet to 15 feet at 326 West Tamarack Falls Road, a 0.42-acre lot.

Planning and Zoning staff reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval at a February 13 public meeting. Staff said the subdivision was recorded Sept. 14, 1959, and that small lot sizes and the stream—s location create the hardship supporting a variance. Agency comments included a Central District Health letter with no objection provided the property connects to central sewer; the fire marshal and airport manager…

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