Property owners say developer filing errors blocked building in East Fair area

Mar 11, 2025

Property owners and staff told the board that an improperly filed plat and unresolved subdivision issues in the East Fair utility-service area have prevented building permits and left buyers unable to develop purchased lots; the town attorney recommended outside counsel to fix filings.

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Several property owners at the March 11 Decatur Board of Aldermen meeting described confusion and financial harm after a plat associated with the East Fair utility-service area was filed without clear Planning Commission sign-off, leaving lots unsuited for building permits.

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