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Johnson County court postpones decision on groundwater‑availability waiver for three‑lot subdivision
Summary
After lengthy debate about shared private wells and long‑term water access, Johnson County Commissioners Court postponed action on a variance that would waive groundwater‑availability certification for a three‑lot plat in Precinct 4, requesting further review with the local groundwater authority.
Johnson County Commissioners Court on Feb. 9, 2026, delayed consideration of a variance that would have waived the county’s requirement for a groundwater‑availability certification for a proposed three‑lot subdivision in Precinct 4.
Planning staff presented the request, saying the certification requirement — which typically demands two test wells and engineering analysis — can cost “tens and tens of thousands of dollars,” and that applicants commonly seek variances for small, family‑owned parcels.…
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