Commissioners approve Mounts rezone, deny Roach request and grant Farr variance

May 8, 2026

At a public hearing the board approved a commercial-to-residential rezone for Richard Mounts, denied Alex and Janet Roach’s request to change agricultural zoning near neighbors’ properties, and unanimously granted Krista Farr a variance to move a mobile home for an elderly relative.

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners heard three land-use appeals and took final action on each. The board followed the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to approve Richard Mounts’ rezone of property at 1412 Happy Valley Road from C-1 to R-3; the motion passed unanimously.

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