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Appeal of building-permit denial for Tax Parcel 035-047D tabled; staff directed to explore options
Summary
The Board tabled an appeal filed by Richard Jeffries of a planning director’s denial of a building permit for Tax Parcel 035‑047D and directed staff to research options including rezoning or ordinance changes.
Richard Jeffries filed an appeal after the Morgan County Planning and Development director denied his building-permit application for Tax Parcel 035‑047D. Planning Director Chuck Jarrell told the Board the denial was based on a recorded plat that does not meet minimum acreage and road‑frontage requirements in the county zoning ordinance; the ordinance does not allow variances for those requirements. Jarrell advised Mr. Jeffries to seek civil legal recourse if he wished.
Commissioners discussed potential rezoning, text amendments, and the limits of staff authority under the current ordinance. The Board voted unanimously to table the appeal and directed staff to explore and present options for future consideration.
