Franklin County considers private‑road option as unpaid developer engineering fees mount

May 26, 2026

County staff told commissioners developers are avoiding engineering fees, leaving taxpayers on the hook for $97,000 in uncollected amounts; Planning and Zoning will return with options, including allowing privately engineered roads or requiring hard surfaces for private roads.

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Franklin County commissioners heard that developers are exploiting loopholes in the county’s Development Ordinance and leaving engineering fees unpaid, a gap that county staff say has required taxpayers to cover those costs.

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