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Area Plan Commission forwards subdivision and rezone to commissioners

Decatur County Board of Zoning Appeals / Area Plan Commission · April 2, 2026
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Summary

Wayne and Chaney Spear’s request to subdivide 2.99 acres and rezone from R-4 to A-2 for a single-family house passed the Area Plan Commission and will proceed to county commissioners for final approval.

The Area Plan Commission on April 1 approved APC petition 2026-5, a request by Wayne and Chaney Spear to subdivide 2.99 acres out of 3.827 acres and rezone that parcel from R-4 to A-2 so the petitioners can build a single-family detached dwelling.

Staff told the commission the request falls under Decatur County ordinance sections 9-15 and 9-20 sub 7. Commission members had no objections and there were no public concerns recorded in the hearing; a member moved to accept the petition and the commission approved it. Staff advised the petitioners that the item will proceed to the county commissioners for final approval and to remain in contact with county staff regarding surveys and permitting.

The approval by the commission is a referral to the county commissioners for final action; the petitioners were instructed to keep in touch with county staff as they prepare final plans and documents.