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Boone County BZA approves five variances and special exceptions; one neighbor raises well concerns
Summary
The Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals approved five petitions on April 1, 2026 — variances and special exceptions for accessory structures, a minor subdivision and an accessory dwelling unit — while a nearby resident warned that new residential wells could strain groundwater near a data center.
The Boone County Board of Zoning Appeals approved five variances and special-exception petitions at its April 1 meeting, clearing requests for additional accessory structures, a minor four-lot subdivision and an accessory dwelling unit across Jefferson, Harrison and Marion townships.
Executive Director Nicole Shell summarized staff findings and conditions for each item, recommending approval in every case provided outstanding technical comments and permitting requirements were satisfied. Among the approvals was petition 26HA-14-036, allowing the cumulative square footage of accessory structures at 6150 South State Road 39 in Harrison Township to increase from 4,000 to 5,000 square feet to accommodate a previously approved accessory dwelling unit and a new…
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