Commission agrees to study special exception for lots constrained by floodplain or drainage easements
Sep 3, 2026
After public comment, the commission voted to continue work on a possible special exception that would give relief to lots whose buildable area is reduced by floodplain or drainage-easement encroachment and asked staff for examples and visuals for the next meeting.
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The commission agreed to pursue further study of a proposed special exception to allow "buildable-area forgiveness" where a lot's buildable area is reduced by floodplain or drainage easement. Chair introduced the idea and asked whether the commission wanted to move forward; members supported further study and requested visual aids and specific examples for a future meeting.
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