Board approves variance so 42-acre subdivision can proceed without ordinance retention ponds

Sep 3, 2026

The Decatur County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for petition 2026-9, allowing a proposed ten-lot subdivision of about 42 acres to proceed without building retention ponds required by the county stormwater ordinance; the board recorded roll-call approval after hearing technical runoff data and neighbor concerns.

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The Decatur County Board of Zoning Appeals on Sept. 2 approved a variance allowing a 42-acre property to be subdivided into roughly ten 3.5-acre lots without installing retention ponds specified in the county stormwater technical standards.

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