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Dubuque County Board of Adjustment approves setback variances for three rural lots
Summary
At its meeting, the Dubuque County Board of Adjustment approved setback variances for three property owners—two in Heritage Ridge Estates and one elsewhere—after hearing applicants and builders explain topography and tree‑preservation concerns; staff will follow up to finalize paperwork.
The Dubuque County Board of Adjustment approved setback variances for three property owners at its meeting, granting exceptions that officials said will allow homes to be positioned to avoid tree removal and to reduce stormwater impacts.
Chair (acting) opened each case with a recitation of the board’s quasi‑judicial role and procedure, then members heard three separate applications. For Case BA03‑04‑26, applicants Seth and Allison Kelly asked to site a new single‑family house closer to the road on Lot 2 of Heritage Ridge Estates to preserve trees and reduce runoff. "We're just trying to keep the house a little closer to the road to keep that runoff to a minimum in the back…
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