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McPherson County imposes moratorium on new approach applications while it tightens permitting standards

McPherson County Board of Commissioners · June 4, 2025
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Summary

Following repeated cases of approaches built wider than county specifications and several culvert/ drainage concerns, commissioners voted a temporary moratorium on new approach applications until clearer permitting and zoning language is adopted and enforcement procedures are set.

The McPherson County Commission on voice vote approved a temporary moratorium on any new highway approach applications as staff and the board develop clearer written standards and enforcement procedures.

The action followed a lengthy discussion led by highway staff about multiple new and expanded approaches that exceeded the county’s permit dimensions and in some cases covered or altered culverts. Highway…

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