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Planners delay R‑3/R‑4 zoning public hearing to clarify what 'available' utilities mean
Summary
Madison County planners postponed the public hearing on proposed R‑3 and new R‑4 zoning districts until May so staff can clarify whether the ordinance’s requirement that public water and sewer be 'planned or available' means utilities must be at the property line, merely nearby, or immediately usable. The move came after resident concerns and staff cautions about investment risk for applicants.
The Madison County Planning Commission voted on March 4 to delay a planned public hearing on proposed amendments to create R‑3 and R‑4 zoning districts so staff can refine language about when public water and sewer are considered "planned or available." The commission agreed to hold one more workshop and move the public hearing from April to May to give members and the public more time to consider the implications.
The proposed amendments to Article 7 of the Madison County Zoning Ordinance would tighten definitions to preserve and clearly define open space,…
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