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Liberty County denies variance for Sterling Traditions subdivision after fire‑safety concerns
Summary
Commissioners denied a request from Davidson Homes to allow 31‑foot lots with 3‑foot side setbacks in the Sterling Traditions development, citing fire‑department access and safety concerns raised by the county fire marshal; the builder said mitigations such as sprinklers and fire‑rated materials could reduce risk.
The Liberty County Commissioners Court voted to deny a variance request from Davidson Homes that would have allowed 31‑foot‑wide lots with 24‑foot homes and a reduction of the side‑yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet in the Sterling Traditions subdivision.
Fire Marshal Nathan told the court he had “serious concerns as far as the ability of the fire departments to be able to respond to calls and actually work a scene with…
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