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Plan commission approves adding ‘unencumbered’ to 100-foot road-frontage language
Summary
The Scott County Area Plan Commission voted to add the word “unencumbered” to language requiring 100 feet of road frontage (one acre) for certain permits so the frontage is not subject to easements; the motion passed on roll call and will be forwarded to the county commissioners.
The Scott County Area Plan Commission unanimously approved a recommendation June 10 to add the word “unencumbered” to ordinance language that requires 100 feet of road frontage (one acre) for certain permits, clarifying that the frontage must be free of encumbrances such as easements.
Commission members debated whether the change should also affect state-road setbacks and noted that state requirements can differ; one member said the county should add the single word to address current concerns: “Unencumbered,” a staff member clarified, meaning the frontage cannot be blocked by an easement. John Houser moved the change and Randy Julian seconded; the change passed by roll call with the members recorded voting yes.
Members said the change will be attached to the existing ordinance language (often provided as an attached page in packets) and that staff will ensure the drafted wording appears in the version submitted to the commissioners. Several commissioners urged a broader review of county and city joint zoning documents later in the year so online ordinance copies match current practice.
What happens next: Staff will finalize the wording and transmit the change to the county commissioners for their consideration and potential adoption.
