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Commission approves Buck Lane rezoning and allows 32‑sq‑ft on‑site signs for fire departments
Summary
The county approved a rezoning on Buck Lane (A→R‑1) for about 7.25 acres to allow a residential subdivision, and adopted a zoning-text change permitting on-site signs up to 32 square feet for fire departments in all zoning districts.
Franklin County commissioners voted Sept. 21 to rezone a 7.25‑acre portion of Parcel 59.01 on Buck Lane from Agricultural (A) to R‑1 (Single‑Family Residential), clearing the way, in principle, for a proposed residential subdivision. The commission also adopted an amendment to the county’s Zoning Resolution that permits on‑site signs not exceeding 32 square feet for fire departments in all zoned districts.
Planning staff told the commission the parcel fronts Buck Lane for approximately 397 feet, that potable water is available from Center Grove Utilities, and that the parcel is not in a FEMA flood hazard area. The planning commission had recommended approval following its July 28 meeting. On the floor, Commissioners approved the rezoning on a voice vote (12–0).
On signage, minutes record that the Planning & Zoning Department and volunteer fire representatives requested an explicit allowance for message or information boards at fire stations. Commissioners approved the amendment allowing on‑site 32‑square‑foot signs for fire departments in all zoning districts; minutes underline that the existing code still prohibits flashing signs that imply distress.
What happens next: Planning staff recommended the applicant submit a subdivision plat for review. The county’s adopted zoning-text change will be incorporated into the Zoning Resolution and published by the Planning & Zoning Department.
