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Residents press commissioners on township zoning, subdivisions and SR‑32 construction delays
Summary
Residents at the Oct. 15 Clermont County Board of Commissioners meeting urged action on rapid subdivision approvals and asked whether the county can influence delayed ODOT work on SR‑32. County planner Drew said townships set local zoning and trustees make final land‑use decisions; the county can offer recommendations.
Several residents used the board's public comment period on Oct. 15 at the Clermont County Commissioners meeting to press elected officials about rapid residential subdivision approvals in Batavia Township and to raise concerns about delayed Ohio Department of Transportation work on State Route 32.
William Walbright of Batavia Township said trustees and county offices were passing responsibility back and forth as housing approvals accelerated. "How many homes is enough for Batavia Township?" Walbright asked, saying schools and fire services are already strained.
Dennis Smith, also of…
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