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Commissioners order mediation in Newton private‑road dispute, appoint prosecutor's office mediator

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners · May 13, 2024
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The board directed mediation between owners using a private road and the Newtons after a disputed land division application lacked required neighbor consent; Chase Hendricks (prosecutor's office) was appointed mediator and the board set a 60‑day schedule for the process.

Planning staff explained that under Appendix B (private road modifications) an applicant seeking further development along a private road must provide a signed letter from property owners who access the road indicating understanding and agreement. James and Lori Newton's modification request lacked that letter; neighbors raised longstanding…

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