Board defers Manley holding-tank variance, asks staff for more information

Jul 29, 2026

Madison County sanitarians and the board agreed to delay action on a Manley holding-tank/variance request because staff said the application packet lacked required documentation; the board will revisit the item at the regular meeting on September 15 or hold a special meeting if necessary.

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Zoe Lee, the county's other sanitarian, presented the Manley variance request and referenced ARM provisions that restrict the use of holding tanks for new systems. Lee said she had only received the applicant's cover letter and did not have the documentation needed to determine whether the ARM variance criteria were met. "I would not recommend, approving this at the at this point," Lee said.

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