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Franklin County board discusses variance process and hardship criteria

County commissioners are reviewing how variance requests and conditional use permits are evaluated, which could affect property owners seeking exceptions to zoning rules.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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April 14, 2026: Conditional Use Permit review criteria for variances and rezonings

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The Franklin County Board of Commissioners discussed its outlook and recommendations on the variance process, including hardship criteria used to evaluate variance requests.

SourcesApril 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting_UDC Review 5:00 PM . Minutes

At the same meeting, a county official asked the Board how it would like conditional use permits to be applied in cases involving variances or rezonings.

SourcesApril 14, 2026, Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting_UDC Review 5:00 PM . Minutes

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Variance standard updates, including hardship criteria

The Board discussed its outlook and recommendations regarding the variance process.

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Conditional Use Permit review criteria for variances and rezonings

Mr. Norwood asked how the Board would like conditional uses to be applied in cases involving variances or rezonings.

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