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Read. Follow. Verify.Land Use Change Approved for Markham Woods Road Property
Record date · August 6, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a request to change the land use designation for a 2.6-acre property on Markham Woods Road. The site will transition from '' to '' to allow for a new single-family residential development.
This decision changes the permitted use of 2.6 acres of land, enabling the construction of a single-family home development in District 5.
Who It Affects
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Lonnie Groot
As the applicant, the approval allows him to proceed with the proposed single-family development.
District 5 residents
The land use change alters the development potential of the 2.6-acre site within their district.
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Land Use Conversion
The commission approved a shift from public-use zoning to private residential zoning for a 2.6-acre parcel.
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