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Commissioners approve setback variance and encroachment agreement for single‑family rebuild

Columbia County Board of Commissioners · August 5, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a variance to county code and an associated encroachment easement allowing reconstruction of a single‑family residence on an existing slab at Tax Map 083 Parcel 046; planning staff said the new house will sit on the original slab and a small portion falls inside the side setback.

Commissioner Malir moved to approve a variance to section 90‑53 and an associated encroachment agreement for Tax Map 083 Parcel 046 to reduce side and rear setbacks for a proposed single‑family residence. Planning staff explained the property previously held a house that burned in 2008; the applicant intends to rebuild on the existing slab, and a small portion of the new structure would encroach within the side setback.

After staff answered technical questions about zoning (AR) and setbacks, the board voted and the motion carried. No amendments were proposed during the discussion.

The approval permits reconstruction under the conditions enumerated in the July 16 planning commission report. The board did not detail a vote tally in the public transcript beyond the chair’s announcement that the motion carried.