Persistence pays for county commission
Zoning changes will be sent to planning commission
Following a conference call Monday with zoning consultant Jim Kaup and review of proposed changes, Marion County Commission appeared to be pleased with this most recent proposal.
Here are the proposed changes:
— In article two, "A" Agricultural District Regulations, application, the net density was changed from one residence per 40 acres and five-acre tracts be sold to "allow non-agricultural residential uses on parcels 40 acres or larger with the ability to develop residences on parcels as small as three acres, subject to maximum densities calculated on a section (640 acres) basis."
All lot splits would be assessed through the LESA system (Land Evaluation and Site Assessment).
In the same article and section of the regulations, use regulations indicated that there can be up to 11 residences and no more than 60 acres in non-agricultural use per section.
Kaup said he was not an advocate of these changes because it can cause "sprawl" or spread out development which could cost the county more money to maintain, but it was a trade-off for development.
Cities may not want these zoning regulations applied to their growth areas, said Kaup, which could limit development.
Changes also include the prohibition of structures being built in 100-year flood plain areas.
The proposed changes will be sent to the county planning commission who will plan a public hearing for public input.
