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Johnson County commissioners urge residents to oppose Indiana bill HB 1001, say it removes local zoning control
Summary
At a Feb. 23 meeting, commissioners criticized House Bill 1001 for removing local planning and zoning authority, saying it would affect septic oversight, parking and setbacks; they urged residents to contact state legislators and noted Rep. Craig Haggard voted against the measure.
Speaker 1 delivered an extended public statement at the Feb. 23 meeting of the Board of Johnson County Commissioners urging residents to oppose Indiana House Bill 1001, which he said would substantially limit local governments' authority over planning and zoning. "HB 1001 removes the ability to maintain oversight and regulate design elements, including the number of rooms, setbacks, parking spaces, personal density, and square footage of residential structures," Speaker 1 said, adding that the change would affect septic systems, stormwater, traffic and county services.
Speaker 1 said the measure…
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