Franklin County Considers Data-Center Safeguards, but Leaves Key Rules Undecided
Commissioners discussed folding new protections into the county’s development code at a June 30 work session, with no recorded vote or adopted ordinance.
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Franklin County weighs limits on age-based mobile-home rejections
Commissioners reviewed possible state- and HUD-related standards for incoming homes, but the record does not show a final rule or inspection requirement.
Franklin County weighs HUD-based mobile-home checks but takes no action on new rules
Commissioners heard that age alone cannot bar an incoming mobile home, while staff outlined a possible inspection checklist and federal-standard review.
Franklin County considers agricultural standards as road-safety concerns surface
Commissioners discussed a possible countywide approach after staff sought direction, but the public record shows no proposal, vote or adopted rules.
Franklin County Has Yet to Resolve Conflicting Development-Area Rules
Commissioners heard that staff apply a six-to-10-acre reading of a county development code section, but meeting minutes show no vote or ordinance amendment.
Liberty Propane’s Highway 17 variance is listed as approved, but Franklin County’s vote record remains unclear
A later planning agenda says commissioners approved commercial equipment parking and storage on a small Canon residential tract, while July 6 board minutes show discussion but no final…
Sandy Cross Road building variance remains tabled in Franklin County
Zachary and Kayleen Hill seek permission to put a metal accessory building on their Carnesville tract before constructing a home, an exception planners recommended denying.
Franklin County recreation committee vacancy remains unresolved after commissioners revisit appointment
A May 26 work-session discussion revived a nomination tabled last November and raised concerns about the committee’s meeting schedule, but the record shows no vote or appointment.
Franklin County considers tougher guideposts for zoning variances, but takes no recorded final action
Commissioners discussed a property-specific hardship test and limits on relief at an April special meeting; the minutes do not show whether the proposal became county policy.
Franklin County considers tougher test for zoning variances
Commissioners discussed tying exceptions to property-specific hardship and limiting effects on neighboring land, but the April 14 record shows no final decision.
Franklin County Considers Common Home Setbacks, With Lake Areas Kept Separate
Commissioners reviewed a proposal that would apply 40-foot front, 25-foot side and 30-foot rear setbacks to primary homes across most residential classifications…