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Waiver Request for Watching Park Farms Agricultural Lot Split

Original title: Watching Park Farms- Agricultural Lot Split 000287- Waiver to County MSBU Parcel # 20909-028-00 & 20909-031-00 #WaiverPIR-000325-2026 JCH Consulting Group, Inc. LDC 2.16.1.B(8)(g) - Agricultural lot splits outside of the Urban Growth Boundary CODE A County MSBU shall be established for the maintenance of the improvements created by this division prior to final approval and recordation. A waiver to this provision may only be granted by the Board upon review and recommendation by the DRC. APPLICANT requesting waiver to the County MSBU for an Agricultural Lot Split consisting of six (6) parcels divided from the parent parcels. Parcel No. 20909-028-00 and Parcel No.20909-031-00. There is already an HOA in place.

Record date · May 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

JCH Consulting Group is requesting a waiver from a county requirement to establish a Municipal Service Benefit Unit () for a six-parcel agricultural lot split at Watching Park Farms. The applicant argues that an existing Homeowners Association (HOA) should satisfy the maintenance requirements for the property improvements.

Why it matters

The decision determines whether the property owners at Watching Park Farms must pay into a county-managed for infrastructure maintenance or if they may rely on their existing HOA for those services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Watching Park Farms Property Owners

These residents will be subject to either a county-managed MSBU assessment or existing HOA maintenance obligations depending on the outcome of the waiver.

Directly affected

JCH Consulting Group, Inc.

The firm is seeking approval for the lot split and the associated waiver to proceed with the development.

Key Facts

  • The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement to establish a County Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU).
  • The request concerns an agricultural lot split that divides two parent parcels (20909-028-00 and 20909-031-00) into six new parcels.
  • County code LDC 2.16.1.B(8)(g) requires an MSBU for maintenance of improvements created by agricultural lot splits outside the Urban Growth Boundary.
  • The applicant cites the existence of an established Homeowners Association (HOA) as the basis for the waiver request.
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  • Waivers to the MSBU requirement must be reviewed and recommended by the Development Review Committee (DRC) before final approval by the Board.
  • The application is currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' under New Business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an MSBU?
A Municipal Service Benefit Unit () is a special assessment district created by a county to fund specific services or infrastructure maintenance, such as roads or drainage, within a defined area.
Why is the applicant asking for a waiver?
The applicant is requesting to bypass the requirement to create a county-managed because they believe the existing Homeowners Association (HOA) is sufficient to handle the maintenance of the property improvements.

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HOA vs. County Maintenance

The application highlights a potential conflict between existing private HOA maintenance structures and county-mandated MSBU requirements for agricultural land splits.

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