Franklin commissioners weigh farm access against road upkeep and safety rules
An April 20 development-code review raised possible standards for dirt roads and farm driveways, but the county has not adopted a new requirement.
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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 commissioners reject poultry-house rezone after neighbors raise water and road concerns
A 5-0 county decision blocks the requested Agricultural Intensive zoning for about 100 acres on Corbet Chappellear Road in Martin, despite a unanimous planning-panel recommendation to approve it.
Franklin County panel unanimously backs rezoning tied to Allens Church property
The April 16 vote closed a public hearing on case RZ-2026-007, but the commission minutes leave the tract, zoning categories and any follow-up county action unclear.
Franklin County commissioners deny Varner Road rezoning for 59.65-acre tract
Steve Ledford sought to move a Carnesville property from Agricultural to Agricultural Intensive zoning, but the April record says the Board of Commissioners rejected the request unanimously.
Franklin County approves zoning change for 233-acre Westbrook Road tract
The 5-0 decision moves the Commerce-area property from Agricultural Intensive to Agricultural zoning, but the public record does not yet describe conditions or a map update.
Franklin County approves Thanh Vo variance without publicly detailing the relief
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 on an agricultural-district request, but the meeting minutes do not identify the property or the rule that was varied.
Franklin County approves Cawthon Road rezone for four proposed poultry houses
The 5-0 zoning decision covers nearly 62 acres in Canon, but the public record does not yet show when the change takes effect or whether construction will begin.
Franklin County weighs broader rules for small farms, but adoption remains unresolved
Commissioners discussed direct farm sales, agritourism and related zoning questions during an April 14 special meeting, without a documented final action.
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.