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IssueFranklin Countyunder consideration

Franklin County commissioners discuss giving Planning Commission tie-breaking role on zoning votes

A proposed change could let the Planning Commission's recommendation decide zoning cases when county commissioners split evenly.

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April 14, 2026: Strengthening role of Planning Commission, including deciding tie votes of the Board of Commissioners on zoning decisions
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Commissioners discuss folding building inspections program into county's land-use code

The Board of Commissioners discussed adding or referencing the county's building inspections program in the unified development code, a step that could shape how building rules are enforced…

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April 14, 2026: Integration of Franklin County Building Inspections Program into the UDC
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Facility stays voluntarily subject to Foundry MACT air rule despite falling below threshold

The facility's decision to keep following a stricter federal air-toxics standard could affect how much it can produce in the future.

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September 29, 2026: Facility's continued voluntary subjection to the Foundry MACT (40 CFR 63 Subpart EEEEE) despite being below the major HAP source threshold
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