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Read. Follow. Verify.Request for Survey Waiver: Water Main Extension (Parcel 8009-1270-08)
Record date · June 22, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Enviro-Tech, Inc. is requesting a waiver from standard survey requirements for a 70-foot water main extension project in Marion County. The applicant argues that existing GIS data and utility records are sufficient for this minor project, which is located entirely within an existing public .
This request determines whether a developer must conduct a formal land survey for a utility project, potentially impacting the timeline and cost of the water service installation.
Who It Affects
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Enviro-Tech, Inc.
The company is seeking relief from specific survey documentation requirements for their project.
Marion County Utility Department
The department has reviewed the project and provided confirmation that a survey is not needed for the proposed work.
Key Facts
- Enviro-Tech, Inc. is seeking a waiver from Marion County Land Development Code (LDC) sections 2.11.1 and 6.4.7.
- The project involves a 70-foot water main extension and new water service installation.
- The project is located on parcel 8009-1270-08.
- The County Survey Department initially indicated a survey was required under current code.
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- The County Utility Department has confirmed that no survey is necessary for these specific utility improvements.
- The applicant states the work occurs entirely within an existing public right-of-way with no roadway or drainage modifications.
- The applicant proposes using existing GIS data, aerial imagery, and utility as-builts in lieu of a new survey.
- LDC Table 2.11-1 requires referencing property corners and control points within 1,320 feet of project limits.
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The document highlights a discrepancy between the County Survey Department's strict adherence to code and the Utility Department's practical assessment that a survey is unnecessary.
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