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Board approves 40-foot driveway variance for Cattail Bend Road property

Mills County Board of Supervisors · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The Mills County Board approved a variance to allow a 40-foot residential driveway at 23090 Cattail Bend Road, exceeding the typical 24-foot standard; staff said there were no safety or drainage concerns.

The board considered and approved a variance request allowing a 40-foot driveway at 23090 Cattail Bend Road, where county code allows a maximum 24-foot residential driveway.

County staff noted the area has 3- and 4-car garages and said a wider driveway would not create safety, maintenance or drainage issues in the local setting. "It's not a safety concern," a staff speaker said during the discussion. A supervisor moved to approve the variance and the board voted aye by voice vote.

The motion was carried and the variance approved for the property; staff will note the change in the property record.