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Resident asks Walker County to halt construction over alleged fire-safety noncompliance
Summary
A resident told commissioners that a private drive at 444 East Long Hollow Road exceeds 500 feet and lacks required width and turnaround for emergency vehicles; she asked the board to direct staff to issue a stop-work order while the planning director and county counsel review the matter.
During public comment at the March 26 Walker County meeting, Ginger Barkham asked the board to require planning and codes enforcement to stop construction at 444 East Long Hollow Road, arguing the private drive exceeds 500 feet and therefore must meet fire-safety standards for width and turnarounds under Ordinance 0-02-21 and the Georgia state minimum fire safety standards, Appendix D.
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