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Owner seeks to split Oak Ridge property; commission offers guidance on platting and accessory dwelling rules
Summary
A property owner representing Oak Ridge asked the commission about platting a parcel to allow a separate smaller residence and possible future business use; staff advised standards for residential lot creation, access, setbacks and noted county annexation and broader code issues such as 'shouse' (shop‑house) rules require further review.
A Brandon resident representing Oak Ridge asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for guidance on dividing a single parcel into multiple lots to allow a family house to be sold and a retained parcel to continue business use. Planning staff advised on setback, frontage and access issues and said the city is generally open to legal proposals that meet lot standards, but that code details will control the permitted outcomes.
Damon Coughlin introduced himself and said he was representing Oak Ridge and family members seeking to split the property so his brother can buy the house and the parcel could retain retail or future event‑center uses.…
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