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Zoning Variance Request for 19653 Deer Lake Rd

Original title: Application Number: VAR-WS 25-0521 Applicant: Marilyn G. Bertch Location: 19653 Deer Lake Rd Folio Number: 12307.0100 Acreage (+/-): 0.484 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-1 Service Area: Rural Existing Zoning: ASC-1 Request: Variance to encroach into the wetland setback, variance to lot development Standards and variance to fence requirements.

Record date · April 21, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Property owner Marilyn G. Bertch is requesting three zoning s for the property located at 19653 Deer Lake Rd. The request seeks permission to build within protected s, deviate from standard lot development rules, and bypass specific fence requirements.

Why it matters

The Land Use Hearing Officer will decide if this property owner is permitted to bypass standard environmental and development regulations, which sets a precedent for how wetland protections are enforced in the Rural service area.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Marilyn G. Bertch

The applicant is seeking regulatory relief to modify development plans for their property.

Indirectly affected

Nearby property owners

Neighbors may be affected by changes to land use, drainage, or visual aesthetics resulting from the granted variances.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zoning variance?
A is an official request to deviate from current zoning laws or land-use regulations for a specific property.
What specific rules is the applicant asking to change?
The applicant is asking for exceptions to protections, lot development standards, and fence installation requirements.

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Wetland Encroachment Request

The application explicitly seeks to build within a protected wetland setback, which is a common point of contention in rural land development.

Connected Entities

Land Use Hearing Officer, 19653 Deer Lake Rd, Marilyn G. Bertch

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