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Applicant seeks rezoning for half-acre on Richardson Road; neighbors warn of precedent

Union County Board of Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary

A public hearing on March 16 considered a petition to rezone a half-acre parcel on Richardson Road from RA-40 to R-15. Applicants said the lot has a prior home, separate address and valid well/septic permits; a critic warned approval could set a precedent for smaller lots.

The Board of Commissioners heard a public hearing March 16 on a rezoning petition (RZ2026-002) for a half-acre parcel on Richardson Road south of Monroe.

Senior Planner John Weir explained the request is a straight rezoning from RA‑40 to R‑15, with no conditions. He said the county’s 2050 comprehensive plan designates the area as rural residential and noted the property previously contained a manufactured home with…

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